Social Services Worker

Social Worker Behavioral Healthcare Background Preferred Michigan’s state-funded Senate Bill 690 (COVID-19) pay may be ending—but your earning power shouldn’t. Join a team that values your dedication and is stepping up to help replace the missing pay in your paycheck. Make the move to an employer that invests in you. Facility: MediLodge of St. Clair We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward. Why MediLodge? Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services. Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth. Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements. Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally. Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association. Key Benefit Package Options? Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers. Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet. Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options. Pet Insurance: Three options available Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options. Retirement Savings with 401K. HSA and FSA options Unlimited Referral Bonuses. Summary The Social Services Worker provides psychosocial support to residents and their families. Qualifications Education: BSSW, MSSW preferred not needed Experience: One year of experience in a long-term care environment. Job Functions Provides direct psychosocial intervention. Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually. Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes. Provides direct psychosocial intervention. Coordinates resident visits with outside services, dental, optical, etc. Attends and documents resident council meetings. Assists resident’s families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process. Works with the patient, family, and other team members to plan discharge. Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights. Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants. Performs other tasks as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long-term care environment. Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medilodge of Rochester Hills, Inc.