Part Time Residential Living Services Social Worker
Come Live & Grow – Together!
As a member of the Residential Living Services team, the Social Worker focuses on the emotional and pyscho-social wellness needs of all residents. The Social Worker’s role involves acting as a liaison between the residents, family and staff; improving communication and relationships; and acting as an advocate for residents. The Social Worker is essential to providing a “holistic” level of care for the residents.
Social Worker position highlights:
- Facilitates resident preadmission assessment, assists residents and families during admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Educates staff members relative to the needs of residents, participates in meetings, and participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinates available resources as needed to address the needs of the residents.
- Promotes and supports the socialization, spiritual and emotional needs of residents through collaboration with the resident, their families and other personnel.
- Assists with and educates residents on entitlement programs and available resources that may be of benefit to the resident.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or other related field
- One year supervised social work experience in health care setting working directly with individuals.
- Experience working with geriatric persons or working with dementia residents a plus
- Knowledge of HIPPA rules and regulations and of regulations and guidelines governing long-term care
At Living Branches, a community with a 5-star CMS rating, our roots run deep! Our core values put people before profit! If you’re looking for a career in a friendly, welcoming place where you can make a difference, come join our team!!
Benefits:
- Paid Personal Leave
- Educational Reimbursement and Scholarships
- Certifications in dementia strategies, Montessori programs, and other paid trainings
- Employee holiday and summer parties
- Employee discount for meals
- Free membership to onsite fitness center
- Employee Appreciation Initiatives
Living Branches is an Equal Opportunity Employer that employees over 700 team members and has more than 1,350 residents at three locations in Pennsylvania.
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