Social Worker

Eagle Crest Communities: RiversideTransitional Care - La Crosse, WI

Social Worker

Benefits Eligible, Full-Time: 80 hours per 2 week pay period

Monday-Friday, business hours

Social Worker

Eagle Crest Communities is seeking a Social Worker to join our team of caring and compassionate individuals at our Riverside Transitional Care facility.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the identification of social, psychological, emotional strengths and assessment needs of each resident within their assigned caseload, and focus on behavior prevention, tracking and adding interventions
• Promote adjustment to the total living environment and respond to any resident and family questions or concerns
• Develop an ongoing discharge plan for each resident within their assigned caseload, which shall include potential for return to the community and/or transfer plans for those requesting it
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary care planning process, and contact community resources to organize for successful discharge to the least restrictive environment
• Utilize established best practices to educate employees, residents and families on dementia care, as well as develop and implement new material as approved by the Director of Social Services

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field is required
• Currently licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a Social Worker
• One year post degree experience is preferred, but not required
• Ability to relate to and work efficiently with persons who are ill, confused, disabled, and/or emotionally upset, as well as persons of diverse backgrounds and educational levels
• Knowledge of medical, social, and geriatric terminology and principles
• Ability to relate collaboratively and professionally with other staff and community agencies

Our Wages

Starting: $28+ based on experience and qualifications

Our Benefits

• Available at 50+ hours/pay period: Health & Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Saving Account options, Life and AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Paid Leave Time
• Available at 20+ hours/pay period: Vision Insurance, Voluntary Supplemental Insurances, Pet Insurance
• Available at 18+ hours/pay period: Generous Tuition Investment Program
• Available to all: Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), discounted employee meals

Pre-Employment Information

• Background checks (post offer)
• Communicable Disease Screening

About Eagle Crest

Eagle Crest Communities is the largest not-for-profit senior care provider in Western Wisconsin with ten communities in the La Crosse, Holmen, and Onalaska, WI area. We find success in providing superior service with great attention to ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction to every resident. Great people, great care!

Bethany Lutheran Homes Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer!