What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Elderwood?
Salary
Pay: $16.80 - $25.20 / hourOverview
Elderwood of Lakeside of Brockport, is located in Brockport, NY. Rate of pay ranges from $16.80 - $25.20, depending upon experience. Long Term Care experience required. Some highlights:
- We are a 5-star Medicare rated facility and one of the top facilities in Monroe County with the least amount of annualized nursing staff turnover.
- Seasoned leadership team with longevity
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Room for growth and development
Social Worker Position Overview:
- Social Worker team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing social services for residents. Hours of Work available: Variable daytime,evening or weekend hours
Join Our Team
If making a difference in someone's life is important to you, join our team today!Employee Perks!
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Clean, Neat & Newly Renovated Facility, Close to thruway entrances/exits, Enjoy being a part of a strong and diverse team, Free On-Site Parking, Friendly and supportive staff, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Monthly employee appreciation events, NEW Weekly Pay Schedule!, Strong leadership, Truly make a difference in our residents' lives while providing top notch careResponsibilities
Assumes a social work caseload of all residents on a nursing unit according to policies and procedures described in Section B of the Social Services Manual.
Greets and helps acclimate new residents.
Assists with development and review of plan of care to meet the long and short range health care goals for individual residents on the assigned nursing unit.
Completes SCREEN form for new admissions to unit and for discharge process if applicable.
Takes an active part in decisions and procedures regarding discharge or transfer of residents to another level of care.
Documents pertinent information regarding residents as required by department and facility policies and procedures.
Cooperates with staff of other departments in meeting the physical, emotional and social needs of residents.
Provides financial, personal, or group counseling for residents and their family members or sponsor.
Participates in in-service training programs upon request.
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Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human rehabilitation counseling, and psychology from an accredited institution; and services/ field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education.
- One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
- Experience in casework required.
- Valid Drivers License and clean driving record required.
- Work experience in the admission or discharge area of social work very desirable.
- Desire and ability to work with the elderly and to cooperate with other staff members necessary.
- Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.Salary : $17 - $25
