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Licensed Social Service Worker
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Autumn Woods Healthcare Facility is excited to announce our new alliance with MediLodge as their sister facility! We are accepting applications for a Social Service Worker to join our team. See what a career at Autumn Woods can mean for you! Our tenured leadership and staff are here to assist you in developing your talents to guide your career path.

Did you know? Caring deeply for others is a valuable gift, one that you should treasure. Fortunately for you, you can put that gift to excellent use here at Autumn Woods, and we will go above and beyond to invest in it AND you as a person.

What We Offer You? At Autumn Woods, we understand that our employees work best when they are healthy, happy, and excited about the here and now, as well as the future. For that reason, we offer a wide range of benefits with your well-being in mind, including:

• Competitive Wages That Increase for Years Licensed
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your Goals
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• Employee Benefits Concierge – to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits
• Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option, Sick Time, and Holidays
• 401k Retirement

Summary:
The Social Services Worker provides psychosocial support to residents and their families.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Job Functions:

• 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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.

SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER 4
(More than 1 position may be filled)

Do you enjoy working with families? Do you enjoy problem solving and finding ways to help others? Would you like the opportunity to remove barriers, identify strengths and problem solve to assist better outcomes for families? If so, Clermont County is seeking full time Social Service Workers within the Department of Job and Family Services, Division of Children's Protective Services. More than 1 position may be filled.

Clermont County offers a great benefits package to its full-time employees including, but not limited to:
• Paid Holidays - 11 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave - 15 days per year with unlimited carryover of unused days
• Paid Vacation - up to 5 weeks with 15 years of service
• Paid Personal Leave - up to 3 days per year
• Potential for Flexible Work Hours
• Student Loan Forgiveness - Public service employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (single to family plan options to fit your needs)
• Life Insurance - $25,000 at no cost to employee; option to purchase supplemental coverage for self and spouse/child(ren)
• Long-term Disability - at no cost to employee
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System - Employees contribute 10% of salary and employer contributes 14%. (Employees do not pay federal social security tax from income; all contributions go directly towards OPERS.)
• Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plans - employees may contribute to tax-deferred supplemental retirement accounts.
• County Provided Vehicle -which includes fuel and maintenance. (Fleet vehicles are not take-home vehicles)

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent (Classified)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME, Ohio Council 8
Probationary Period: 1 year
Salary: Negotiable depending on qualifications/experience. (Minimum $22.86)
Deadline to Apply: September 28, 2025

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires two (2) years of experience as a Social Service Worker 3 or similar position performing Child Protective Services related casework duties AND also requires a Master's degree in human services-related studies or be a licensed independent social worker (LISW).
Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

JOB DUTIES:
Serves as a lead worker supporting Social Service Worker 3 (SSW 3) staff by providing assistance, training, consultation, and mentoring. Provides supportive services including, but not limited to, accompanying caseworkers to court; assisting with more difficult cases that require an expert level of program and system knowledge; and, identifying workflow process efficiencies and best practices. Participates in staffing meetings for decisions regarding removal of children, safety plans, and placement of children as needed. Cooperatively work with the management team to review observations and findings that will be used to determine training needs, support staff development, enhance internal workflows and processes, and ensure case work is meeting and exceeding state/federal/local mandates. May, during supervisor's absence, assign cases and handle complaint calls as needed. May be assigned special projects.

Investigates complaints of child abuse, neglect, and dependency, assesses risk of further abuse/neglect and the need for continued protective services in-home and out of home. Completes investigation reports and works with law enforcement and court personnel in prosecution of child abuse cases; testifies in criminal and civil court hearings; AND/OR

Manages an ongoing caseload of children in custody and/or involved with Children's Services. Files complaints/motions and testifies in Juvenile court in regard to abuse/neglect cases and provides accommodations for need for continued protective services. Initiates case plan development and implementation and coordinates services as related to such. Updates case records; maintains complete and accurate case files including summaries, required forms, dictations and other documentation for the record and SACWIS computer system; AND/OR

Manages caseload of specialized foster care and/or adoption assessments and placements. Completes home studies; prepares assigned cases for administrative/judicial procedures as required. Gathers information for eligibility determination for Adoption Assistance Subsidy. Provides post adoptive services to families and children.

Works alone or with other persons in short or long-term team projects to resolve problems or conflicts in any area of county operations or to complete assigned projects at the direction of any the supervisor or Department Head when assigned. Works aggressively to reduce or eliminate safety/risk concerns in current position or work location. Reports safety/risk management issues to immediate supervisor.

Attends training, staff meetings, case conferences, treatment team meetings, and participates in community resource coordination. New and other related duties as assigned.

Location : CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Posting Start : 06/12/2025

Posting End : 10/12/2025

• Manage a caseload within the Child Welfare Services spectrum, including emergency response, family maintenance, family reunification, permanency planning and adoptions. May include occasional, short-term management of complex cases.
• Perform case studies for the purpose of assessing and making recommendations on individual and family problems, termination of parental rights and adoptive placements.
• Investigate and make recommendations concerning family situations involving neglect or child abuse.
• Investigate allegations of abuse in foster care.

• Bachelor's degree in social work, behavioral science or social science.

• Child Welfare laws, regulations and processes
• Dynamics of child abuse and neglect.
• Interviewing and counseling methods and techniques.
• Community resources available to assist clients.
• Terminology and vocabulary are relevant to social work and social service programs.
• Caseload management methods and techniques.
• Components of treatment plans and their development and implementation.
• Court room procedures and etiquette.
• Techniques for diagnosing family situations and problems sufficient to develop, implement, and monitor treatment plans.

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of a computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.

• Complete multiple priority projects with strict deadlines.
• Work on-call to respond to emergencies.
• Manage a caseload.
• Investigate and make recommendations concerning family situations involving neglect or child abuse.
• Verbally communicate sufficiently to explain technical information to people of various socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
• Read, interpret and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to social service programs.
• Write clear, concise, grammatically correct case narratives, court reports, records and letters.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

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• • Participates and implements discharge planning activities for complex patients in order to ensure a timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post-discharge care providers.
  • Evaluates referrals and identifies discharge planning needs in accordance with established criteria.
  • Collaborates with Nurse Case Managers on the initiation of the discharge plan within 48 hours of admission to address individual patient needs.
  • Communicates with the patient/family and healthcare team to assess and identify individual discharge needs and desires, including those specific to the age of the patient being served (neonate, child, adult, and geriatric).
  • Assists the patient/family and healthcare team in implementing the discharge plan.
  • Assists the patient/family in investigating eligibility and applying for Medicaid or SSI by referring to the financial counselor as appropriate
  • Utilizes community resources and refers the patient/family to appropriate agencies and services when necessary.
  • Communicates with extended care facilities to assure bed availability and arranges placement.
  • Arranges transportation for emergent and non-emergent transfers via ambulance, air ambulance, non-emergent transport, private vehicle, etc.
  • Arrange home health care for complex patients including necessary equipment and personnel prior to discharge.
  • Documents patient interviews, evaluations, recommendations and summarizes in the medical record.
  • Revises documentation, as circumstances warrant, keeping patient information current and up to date.
  • Collaborates and works in partnership with the interdisciplinary treatment team in the transition/discharge planning for patients; regularly participates in team meetings and/or updates team on a regular basis.
  • Communicated information and judgements, based on interaction with patient/family, and keeps appropriate people aware of pertinent changes or problems in a patient's condition, as observed.
  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize workload in accordance with patient needs and in accordance with departmental goals and objectives.
  • Research resources that are available to meet the social, economic, and emotional needs of the patient.
  • Observes all established policies and procedures throughout the daily work routine.
  • Assesses the patient's and family's psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of financial reimbursement methodology for all payers to identify any financial risk/ need for acute care admission as well as post-discharge placement.
  • Maintains knowledge of community resources and keeps a referral directory with updated information of available services and contact information.
  • Applies advanced problem-solving techniques in planning, assessing, implementing and evaluation of patient discharge needs.
  • Understands the Care Management/Social Services philosophy and principles of interdisciplinary team management and collaborative practice.
  • Intervenes when variances occur in the patient's individualized discharge plan.
  • Assists with discharge planning needs and inappropriate admission prevention in the Emergency Department (ED) and Clinical Decision Unit (CDU).
  • Identifies and documents avoidable days/delays daily.
  • Notifies financial services of unfunded patients.
  • Ability to communicate with patients and their families regarding Important Message from Medicare (IMM), Appeal rights, Hospital Issuance of Notice of Non-coverage (HINN), Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN), processes and deliver notifications.
  • Provides social services to patients in outpatient areas of FRHS as well as Home Health and Hospice patients under the care of FRHS Home Healthcare.
  • Demonstrates flexibility as patient needs and census changes.

• • Assess patient/family social and emotional factors in order to estimate their potential to cope with terminal illness and death
  • Provide psychosocial counseling and support to the patient/family experiencing social, and economic conflict
  • Assist patient/family and staff in utilizing community resources
  • Assess patient/family financial and insurance status and assist with appropriate resources as indicate.
  • Responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards
  • Identify and address comfort care needs in collaboration with other members of the Home Health Care team
  • Coordinate patient and family services
  • Provide psychosocial education to patients, family, and caregivers about coping skills, hospice and palliative care
  • Facilitating advance care planning and lifespan planning
  • Mediating conflicts with families, between clients and the care team and between service organizations
  • Maintain the dignity of the dying patient
  • Support the patients and family's unique spiritual and cultural beliefs
  • Assist patient/family with end-of-life plans such as funeral arrangements or establishing an advanced director
  • Attends the weekly interdisciplinary team meetings
  • Assess family in regard to bereavement risk, and offer/provide emotional support to survivors through mailings, calls, and coffee support meetings to bereavement families for a minimum of 12 months' post death
  • Refer survivors to professional assistance if note complicated/high risk grief.

• Competitive Pay Packages
• Guaranteed hours
• Weekly direct deposit options
• 401k with Company Match
• Earn up to $750 for referrals
• Free Private Furnished Housing or Tax-Free Subsidy

• An adventurous spirit and fierce dedication
• A degree from an accredited school
• Minimum 1-year acute care experience in a hospital setting
• Appropriate certifications for a specific position

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Our partnering hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled healthcare professional for a 13-week assignment.

Healthtrust Offers:

• Competitive Pay Packages

• Guaranteed hours

• Weekly direct deposit options

• 401k with Company Match

• Earn up to $750 for referrals

• Free Private Furnished Housing or Tax-Free Subsidy

To get started you will need:

• An adventurous spirit and fierce dedication

• A degree from an accredited school

• Minimum 1-year acute care experience in a hospital setting

• Appropriate certifications for a specific position

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Location: HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital? - 1000 Mar-Walt Drive Ft. Walton Bch, FL 32547

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Category: Social Services Lcsw

Specialty: Social Worker

Position Type: Travel

GLC On-The-Go is seeking a Social Work Master of Social Work for a travel job in Torrance, California.

• Specialty: Master of Social Work
• Discipline: Social Work
• Start Date: 10/27/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

GLC is hiring: Social Worker Case Management - Torrance, CA - 13-week contract

GLC – Named Best Nurse Agency 2024–2025
We connect nurses, nursing professionals, and allied health professionals like you to contracts that align with your skills, schedule, and career goals.

About this Assignment
Join the care team in Case Management where you’ll provide patient-centered care in a collaborative environment. Typical responsibilities include direct patient care, timely documentation, and coordination with the care team. Specific duties will be confirmed during your interview with a recruiter.

Assignment Details

• Location: Torrance, CA
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/27/2025
• End Date: 01/26/2026
• Pay Range: $1,980 - $,201

• Optional: Active license in Case Management
• 1 year full-time Social Worker, Case Management experience within the last 2 years

• Weekly on-time pay with direct deposit
• Transparent communication, clear assignment details, and recruiter support from start to finish - or extension
• Referral bonus up to 500
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Completion and signing bonuses may also be available

GLC On-The-Go Job ID # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: MSW (Masters of Social Work) Social Services

GLC is more than just a staffing agency – we’re your trusted partner in finding travel, local, and PRN contracts that align with your career aspirations and lifestyle. 

We specialize in connecting travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals like you with opportunities in acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, and allied fields across the U.S. 

Our attentive and friendly recruiters are always just a call or text away, ready to guide you at every step, ensuring you feel valued and heard. 

We understand the unique needs of travel healthcare professionals, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits and 24/7 support.

Join GLC, where our 20+ years of experience mean we know how to help you find the assignments that turn your career goals into reality. 

With us, it's not just a placement – it's your dream career made possible

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Position Title: Social Service Ministry Worker (DN )
Location: Suisun City, CA
Reports to: Social Services Director/ Corps Officers
FLSA Status: Hourly, Full - time (Non- Exempt)

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to ensure delivery of services and answer inquiries to the social service clients and community within the geographic boundaries of Solano County, and to help execute seasonal programs (holiday and summer camps) of The Salvation Army as directed by the supervisor. The intent of the position is to provide assistance with basic services and offer spiritual care for those in need. The ultimate goal would be to provide for the physical needs of those we serve and introduce them, where appropriate, to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. The majority of these activities will be conducted on a daily basis with emergency call up availability for disasters and other similar emergency occasions. The position shall also be involved in the operations of seasonal fundraising, volunteer recruitment and utilization and involved with other local community organizations and assisting agencies as needed (i.e. Food Bank, USDA, Reach and other). The execution of service delivery shall be in a manner consistent with the traditional ethics, methods, and purpose of The Salvation Army.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Execution of daily social services programs in accordance with the welfare assistance guidelines as established by the Corps Officer.
2. Supervision of the REACH energy program, in accordance with the REACH manual.
3. Represent The Salvation Army in a professional manner at all times.
4. Actively pursue all proper grants that would be consistent with The Salvation Army's missions and community needs.
5. Develop other services and programs that meet the need of the community.
6. Develop Church, community and local service club support
7. When needed, provide for, or direct clients to appropriate crisis counseling and intervention.
8. Ensure all client and statistical records are filled out completely and maintained in confidential file retrieval system.
9. Ensure all client information is entered in The Salvation Army "Others" program on a daily basis.
10. Ensure work times are being recorded daily and are submitted to the KROC center office bi-weekly for payroll.
11. Ensure maintenance of volunteer records and other office records in accordance with Salvation Army procedures.
12. Ensure that there is a nutritionally balanced resource of food and commodities on hand.
13. Operate the emergency food pantry including help from volunteers and extend program services to clients.
14. Maintain a ready level of food supply, food bags for clients and rotate inventory to minimize spoilage discards.
15. Maintain food inventories as they arrive to site and report monthly.
16. Follow all Salvation Army accounting procedures for financial and gift-in-kind matters as instructed.
17. Participate in all training as required.
18. Maintain and keep clean all Salvation Army owned property and equipment that is utilized.
19. Ensure safe operation of all equipment within scope of assignment.
20. Assist county truck driver in delivery off-loading of food supplies upon arrival from vendors
21. Report any needed repairs or replacement needs to supervisor when such needs are discovered.
22. Requires the ability to travel and assist at any of the corps within Solano County.
23. Forward all mail or in coming monies to the KROC center office.
24. Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army policies and procedures.
25. Provide assistance to any special event function.
26. Introduce recipients of our services to the spiritual program opportunities and church ministry of The Salvation Army.
27. Initiate prayer with individuals when appropriate.
28. Perform other duties as assigned not herein described that may be required to ensure the overall success of the Service offices and The Salvation Army.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS/ EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED equivalency.

SKILLS

1. Maintain the confidentiality of all client information.
2. Must have excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills.
3. Thrive in a team-oriented environment. Be a team player.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
5. Interview ability to determine client needs while maintaining client's dignity.
6. Ability to operate computer programs needed for daily tasks and to successfully communicate using email, FAX and telephone system.
7. Awareness of cleanliness standards for business and food handling environments.
8. Be able to share a personal testimony of personal Salvation

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License ,
• Must be 21 years or older.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Frequent lifting of 40 pounds from floor to table or shelf height.
• Good mobility with the ability to bend and have good dexterity regarding grasping, reaching, and handling.
• Ability to stand for up to two hours during work activities or sit for up to 30 minutes without standing during office/ clerical activities.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.