City of Portland – Geriatric Social Worker Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

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• City of Portland
• Geriatric Social Worker

• GERIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER

• Barron Center
• About the

City of Portland:

• Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Departmentconsists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, PublicHealth, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health andwell-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with ourcommunity, state, and federal partners.

• Job Summary:

• The Barron Center is a long-term care facility, owned and operated bythe City of Portland, and is Maines largest skilled nursing facility. Wehave an excellent reputation for fostering a caring and creative workenvironment, and now is your chance to have the job you always wanted
• being part of a team who makes a difference in the lives of ourresidents.

This position involves professional social work withlong-term care residents and their families, assisting in theiradjustment to the facility, and working as a team member to provide forand assure quality of life for facility residents. Qualified candidateswill have at least one year of experience in long-term care or withingeriatric care work, including knowledge of community resources. TheLicensed Social Worker designation is required for consideration andhire.

• Duties & Responsibilities:

• Shares responsibility for telephone and walk-in referrals.

Provides appropriate community referrals.

Meets with residents and their family upon admission, determinespsychosocial needs, and formulates an appropriate care plan.

Visits residents on a regular and as-needed basis.

Maintains contact with families, involving them in residents care asappropriate.

Acts as an advocate for residents and their rights.

Participates in team conferences and psychiatric consultations.

Works as discharge planner arranging for services at time of discharge.

Responsible for preparing and maintaining social service documentationin accordance with State regulations.

• Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work or a related field.

Licensed SocialWorker designation is required.

Minimum one year experience in long term care or geriatric care workExperience in family or group counselingWorking knowledge of social services system and community socialresourcesAbility to prepare complete and valid case recordsAbility to apply policies and procedures to specific cases.

Ability to assist families and individuals with social and economicplanning.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships withother social workers, institutional and public officials, and othercommunity contacts

• Expected Hours/Schedule:

• \Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
• Applications accepted until filled.
• The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment physicalexam. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of asatisfactory criminal background check.

• Salary & Benefits:

• \This is a union position
• CEBA, Grade 15
• Starting pay rate is between$24.95
• $27.

48 per hour, based on experience.The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits andcollegial and mission-driven work environment.

City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellnessincentivesThirteen paid holidaysSick, vacation, and personal leaveLife, dental, vision and income protection insurancesChoice of retirement plans, including a pension planUse of City recreation facilitiesFitness ReimbursementDiscount on professional development programs through USM and ThomasCollege

• If you have any questions or need assistance with the application,please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call207-874
• 624.
• The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employeesnee

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