This is an

INTERNATIONAL

position located at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Applicant must be willing to relocate in order to properly conduct these services.

Lodging:

Housing and utilities will be provided for this position.

Description:

Clinical interventions: May provide counseling for "Special Category Resident" (SCRs) in the Home Health Care Program who feel lonely or who are suffering from mental health disorders. Will encourage the clients to pursue stimulating activities, helping to arrange group outings. The LCSW can help the SCR's to cope with aging by recording "life stories" and help people say their goodbyes through writing letters, phone calls, and videos.

Service interventions:

Acting as a link between the residents and the numerous public and private activities on the NSGB appropriate for the aging population. The Social worker will help the SCR's apply for appropriate services if needed. They help sort out any problems in the delivery of these services. They will also assist with individual resident budgets, including purchasing items.

Advocacy:

With the assistance of the CCAP Manager, and the services of the Legal Assistant Office NSGB, provide, if needed, assistance in the Advance Directive form and explain how to correctly complete it. They are also a frontline defense for stopping elder abuse: a geriatric social worker is mandated by law to report any suspected elder abuse to Adult Protective Services or to NSGB Authorities. Offer counseling services, which often deal with end-of-life issues, bereavement, and other concerns common to senior citizens. They can help guide families through the transition from the home environment to long term care, assist with filing necessary paperwork, and help with access to end-of life care planning (living wills, advance directives, DNR orders). Act as a liaison between the patient, family members, and health care staff and can make sure the family stays informed about their loved one's condition through quarterly updates via phone/email or face-to-face communications. They will help develop comprehensive care plans individually suited to the needs of the SCR. Participates in the Multidisciplinary Care planning meetings. Recognizes normal and abnormal aging patterns. They can suggest when an elderly client needs to see a doctor and can arrange for a visit.

Pay:

From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

Geriatrics:

3 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required) Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

Clinical Social Worker License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Jacksonville, FL 32233 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Jacksonville, FL 32233: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location:

In person