Social Worker

Job Details Job DetailsJob Location: Fayetteville, NC 28303Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DaysJob Category: Health Care The Social Services Director responsibility will be to provide for the physical, psychological, and social needs of the residents and all other duties assigned. Additionally, shares a responsibility toward creating and sustaining an environment that humanizes and individualizes each resident. The SSD’s main responsibility will be to motivate all residents to make healthy adjustments to the nursing facility, by their participation in activities and social events. Informal counseling will be a part of the SSD’s job responsibilities and they will attempt to uncover any problems which might be interfering with the residents’ socialization and participation in home activities. The SSD will be available to help any resident who feels a need to share personal problems. The SSD, when feasible, will have daily contact with all residents, providing residents with opportunities to make vocal their problems and reassurance that staff at the facility cares about, and is interested, in their welfare. Qualifications QualificationsEducation: An Associate Degree in Human Studies or Bachelor Degree in Social Work or another human services field preferred. Qualifications: Enjoy working with older people, exercise judgment, display empathy, creative skills, imagination, friendliness, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others. No criminal background record or OIG exclusion Licensure/Certification: Licensed Social Worker preferred Experience: A minimum of six months of long-term care experience or experience working with the older adult population is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Century Care Management