Highly-rated Willow Brook Christian Home is seeking a full-time Licensed Social Worker/Admissions Coordinator for our 50-bed five-star rated facility. The social worker will plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct all facets of the social services programming, facility admissions, and discharge planning. Candidates must have experience and a genuine interest in working with geriatrics in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. This role works directly with local hospital case managers, insurance companies, and home care providers to coordinate the admissions and discharges back into the community. A pleasing personality and ability to relate well with residents, families, case managers, and co-workers is essential. The schedule is 40 hours per week, primarily weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a front desk weekend rotation once a month. The social service responsibilities include identifying and addressing the psycho/social needs of residents, completing comprehensive resident assessments, assisting residents and their families in their adjustments to placement within the care center and the rehab/illness/aging process, provide ongoing support to residents and families, providing Medicare/Medicaid information, assisting with advanced directives, coordinating care and discharge plans and community re-entry, and engaging the support of outside sources as needed.
Education requirement includes a Bachelor’s degree in social work and a valid license as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). Candidates must possess good communication skills, as well as a courteous, patient, and understanding demeanor. Must maintain resident confidentiality and be highly dependable. Computer literacy and a skilled nursing care facility background are essential.
If you possess the qualifications for this rare opportunity and you wish to apply, please complete an online application and electronically submit your resume with your application on this page. Many attractive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 403B retirement plan with immediate and generous employer match, vacation/holiday/sick pay, tuition assistance program and much more! Not-for-profit, church-related.