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Do you have excellent people skills and a passion for geriatrics? If so, consider joining a leader in the long-term care industry! We're seeking a Social Services Assistant to join our team. We offer opportunities for advancement, comprehensive benefits, and competitive pay. We are looking for applicants who are highly motivated, energetic, professional, and possess clinical knowledge as well as excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in the long-term care setting is highly preferred. The ideal applicant will be skilled in establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with residents. Our facility offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule:
• Day shift
• Full-time

Requirements:
• Minimum of a bachelor's in social work or related degree
• Clinical knowledge
• Experience in long-term care highly preferred

Benefits:

We also offer a comprehensive benefit package as well as opportunities for professional development. Because we value each and every employee, we are happy to offer the following benefits:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• Disability

We also strive to take care of our employees by providing continuing education, scholarship opportunities, a free Employee Assistance Program, direct deposit, and Perfect Attendance perks!

Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Performance Based Annual Bonus Plan ( Up to $1,000 sometimes more!)
• Attendance Bonus on every hour worked paid out quarterly
• (additional $1.00 per hour added to hourly rate based on attendance etc)
• Paid Time Off
• Multiple health coverage offerings to choose from.
• Vision, Dental, 401K
• Company-paid and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Break rooms to enjoy your lunch

• Organizing, developing and coordinating aspects of resident care.
• Initial and ongoing assessments required to meet resident needs.
• Liaison between the resident, family & staff regarding concerns, which may arise.

• At least one year experience in Social Service work in a long term care setting preferred but not necessary
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• LSW or a degree in social work required, a degree in similar field with experience on long term care will be considered.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience in social services or a related field, preferably in a direct service role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Master's degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Licensure as a social worker or relevant certification.
• Experience working with diverse populations and understanding of cultural competency.

• Conduct assessments to identify the needs and challenges faced by clients.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide information and referrals to community resources and services.
• Advocate for clients' rights and needs within the social services system.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and documentation.

• Develop relationships with residents and their responsible party as needed for admissions, counseling, and identifying needs
• Work with responsible party and resident on social interaction, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation
• Assist Business Office Manager in solving financial needs and promote emotional security for the resident
• Complete acute care plans as needed and attend care plan meetings
• Assist Administrator with resident/family/responsible party concern management
• Attend committee meetings as required.
• Complete monthly QA reports.
• As needed, refer residents for vision, dental, and hearing services
• Assist with room changes by contacting responsible party and resident and completing necessary forms
• Complete the initial, routine, and as needed psychosocial and socialization assessment, if needed the LSW can refer resident for additional professional psychosocial services.
• Discuss advance care planning with responsible party upon admission and as per state regulations and complete necessary documents
• Make morning rounds prior to morning meeting
• Be prepared to provide staff with any important department updates at the department head daily morning meeting Perform suicidal/homicidal assessments and required follow up Assist in investigations as requested by Administrator
• Assist with the completion of the MDS as needed
• Work rotating weekend Manager on duty as scheduled

• Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

• Must be a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Texas

• Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred

• Develop relationships with residents and their responsible party as needed for admissions, counseling, and identifying needs
• Work with responsible party and resident on social interaction, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation
• Assist Business Office Manager in solving financial needs and promote emotional security for the resident
• Complete acute care plans as needed and attend care plan meetings
• Assist Administrator with resident/family/responsible party concern management
• Attend committee meetings as required.
• Complete monthly QA reports.
• As needed, refer residents for vision, dental, and hearing services
• Assist with room changes by contacting responsible party and resident and completing necessary forms
• Complete the initial, routine, and as needed psychosocial and socialization assessment, if needed the LSW can refer resident for additional professional psychosocial services.
• Discuss advance care planning with responsible party upon admission and as per state regulations and complete necessary documents
• Make morning rounds prior to morning meeting
• Be prepared to provide staff with any important department updates at the department head daily morning meeting Perform suicidal/homicidal assessments and required follow up Assist in investigations as requested by Administrator
• Assist with the completion of the MDS as needed
• Work rotating weekend Manager on duty as scheduled

• Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

• Must be a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Texas

• Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred

• Effective 2024 we are pleased to offer our full-time employees a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.
• If you are paid hourly and are employed with us for 60-days or more, you may be eligible for choosing up to two of the following: Reduced Health Insurance, Childcare Reimbursement, Transportation Reimbursement, or Non-Perishable Food Program
• We know your pet is family too! Three Pet Insurance options available to choose from.
• We provide an intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits, should you have any questions.
• We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.
• Flexible pay options ; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
• Company paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexibility in scheduling ; ask us what options are available.
• Excellent career advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401K retirement program
• Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!

• Education: BSSW, MSSW preferred
• Licenses/Certification: Licensing as required by the state of employment.
• Experience: One year of experience in a long-term care environment.

• 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.

• 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.

Job Description

GRADE: 74

SALARY: $59,736.00 plus benefits package

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The main job duties and responsibilities of this position involves providing protective services to children and parents or caretakers in response to instances of actual or suspected child neglect, abuse, or exploitation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their applications to complex casework, treatment, and investigation of abuse or neglect of children; thorough knowledge of policies and procedures as evidenced by the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law; thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior, family dynamics, and medical, behavioral and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of governmental and private organizations and resources in the community. Ability to interact and motivate a resistant involuntary client population and the public who may not agree with the laws, rules or policies of the process or the programs; ability to prepare documentation such as written investigative reports for the court, case records and treatment plans; ability to testify as an expert witness; ability to employ advanced case management interview techniques to establish a supportive relationship and involve families in the initial assessment for the need of services; ability to quickly assess the risks and safety of the client environment during daylight hours, after dark and in high crime areas; ability to employ expert negotiation skills in the most complex cases; ability to analyze and assess child development safety issues in relation to risk factors; ability to analyze tense family situations and make decisions about removing children when the decision has to be made with limited direct information and limited access to consultation; ability to communicate effectively and establish supportive client relationships. Ability to perform manual work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or Master's degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a four-year degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three years of social work or counseling experience; or graduation from a four-year college or university and four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a related human service field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO THOSE WITH BI-LINGUAL SKILLS AND/OR DSS EXPERIENCE.

Applicants may qualify for a work against appointment with a certain degree of education and experience.

APPLY: NC State Application form (PD-107) and all college transcripts required.

Application deadline is: Open Until Filled

SAMPSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

All offers of employment are conditional pending candidate undergoing pre-employment Alcohol & Drug testing and producing satisfactory test results.