Social Worker Per Diem

Pay starts at $24.00/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience Desire to make a difference? As a Social Worker for Country Meadows Skilled Nursing Facility, you will play a vital role in improving the lives of older individuals and their families. You will work closely with our residents to assess their needs playing a crucial role in helping enhance their capabilities, improving their daily lives and experiences. If you are a compassionate professional with expertise in social work, we invite you to apply to be a part of our team and truly make a difference. Per Diem opportunity Our investment in you: Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience Length of service bonus awards PayActiv On-Demand Pay - Work today, get paid tomorrow Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical Excellent vision and dental 401(k) retirement plan with company match Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning Supplemental life insurance Company-paid short-term disability Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans Family and medical leave Paid bereavement and jury duty leave Wellness reimbursement incentives $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert Our support for you: Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa. Direct access to your supervisory team Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement On-the-job training and continuing education Employee assistance program for you and your family Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need) Helping Hand interest-free loans Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.

Social Worker Responsibilities:

Assist Director of Social Services, as assigned, in completing a social history within four (4) days of resident's admission to the facility. Assist Director of Social Services, as assigned, in completing the psycho-social assessment portion of MDS within fourteen (14) days of resident's admission to facility. Assists Director of Social Services in writing progress notes on all residents every ninety (90) days and also on transfer to hospital, room changes within the facility, level of care changes, on discharge and post discharge.

Social Worker Requirements:

Must possess a Bachelor's degree from a school of Social Work accredited by Council on Social Work education with a minimum of 1 year employment in long-term care facility. Must demonstrate a working knowledge of the purpose and function of Social Work in long-term care facilities, as well as the psycho-social aspects of aging, and theory of human behavior and relations. Must demonstrate a working knowledge of social welfare systems, community resources and services, and health care insurances available to the elderly and their families. Must demonstrate an appropriate understanding of relationships between and among residents, families and Nursing Center personnel.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.