Job Description
Social Worker - Part Time, 20 Hours Per Week, Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm Benefits of the Social Worker: - Daily Pay Option! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
- Competitive Wages
- Comprehensive Benefits Package and 401k
- Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire! (Full Time Only)
- PTO to include holidays, vacation and sick time.
- Employee Referral Program
- Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support
- Employee recognition through various awards and programs
- Career Advancement and Growth Opportunities
- A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)
- An employer who cares about YOU
Location: 336 S West End Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
Hamilton Arms Center is a Small Skilled Nursing Facility , and is currently hiring for an
Experienced Part Time Social Worker! The Social Worker will be a key participant in interdisciplinary teams, weighing in on a host of medical, physical, social, and emotional assessments and Plans of Care. Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Social Worker with experience in long-term care? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for YOU!
Requirements of the Social Worker: - Minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or a degree in a human services field including but not limited to, sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; AND
- One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
- A Master's Degree in social work is preferred.
- Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in social work, sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or any other specialized intellectual instruction directly related to social work
- Preferred minimum, three (3) years'supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
- Prior work with elders in a community or long-term care setting is preferred
- The nursing home social worker must have skills in communication, assessment and social work methods and techniques.
- The Social Worker should be able to work effectively with a variety of disciplines in an individual and team setting and should have a working understanding of social systems along with the ability to implement pertinent state and federal regulations
- Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.
Responsibilities of the Social Worker: - The Social Worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs.
- In fulfilling the primary duties and responsibilities, the nursing home social worker shall exercise professional judgment in carrying out a variety of activities that maximize the well-being and quality of life of residents.
- Administrative Duties, Advocacy and Residents Rights, Clinical Assessment and Care Planning, Clinical Therapeutic and Behavioral Interventions
- Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well-being of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.
- Complete a social history, complete relevant sections of the Resident Assessment Instrument, MDS, and CAA Summary, and Social Services evaluation for all residents
- Ensure or provide support and education to residents / family members / significant others / responsible party to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate Social Services agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services.
- Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident's return to the community.
Take pride in your career and join an organization where your talents will shine! Apply Today! Hamilton Arms Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.
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Daily paid, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Currently hiring, Local area, Monday to Friday