Social Worker

Social Worker LTC

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to join our team at Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center in Barre, Vermont. As a Social Worker, you will play a critical role in providing medically-related social services to our residents, ensuring that their physical, emotional, and social needs are met. This is a part-time and full-time opportunity, depending on the needs of the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department to ensure that residents receive high-quality care and attention.

• Identify the need for medically-related social services and ensure that these services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

• Complete the social services component of the comprehensive assessment for assigned residents and contribute to and/or direct social services goals and approaches to the comprehensive care plan.

• Facilitate residents' safe transition back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge planning and arrangement of community-based services and follow-up care.

• Assist residents and their representatives in locating and accessing financial, legal, and other community resources.

• Interpret and report social, psychological, and emotional needs of residents/responsible parties to the medical staff, attending physician, and other resident care team members.

• Accurately and completely document social service actions and interactions in each resident's medical record.

• Engage in Advance Care Planning for assigned residents and ensure that Advance Directives are reviewed with the resident/resident representative on a regular basis.

• Assist with facility policy development and annual review to positively impact the quality of care delivered to residents.

• Advocate for residents and assist them in asserting their rights within the facility.

• Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Social Services Director and/or Administrator and assist with reporting to the appropriate State agency.

• Ensure that residents who display mental illness, or psychosocial difficulties, have access to appropriate treatment and resources.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or another human services field, including sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.

• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.

• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations related to social work in healthcare settings.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Work Environment:

• This position will be based at Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center in Barre, Vermont.

• The Social Worker will work closely with the Social Services Director, medical staff, and other resident care team members to provide high-quality care and attention to our residents.

How to Apply:

If you are a compassionate and experienced Social Worker looking for a new opportunity, please apply to this exciting part-time and full-time position. We offer a competitive salary.