What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Cedar Ridge Center - ME?
**Improve Lives with Genesis Healthcare**
We are dedicated to delivering high-quality care and exceptional service to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents.
Responsibilities
As a Social Services Specialist, you will work with patients/residents and their family members/significant others to identify strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patient/resident rights and well-being.
- Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient/resident to address social service needs.
- Hold meetings with patients/residents, families, and significant others as requested and to provide support and information to improve quality of life.
- Perform patient/resident discharge planning activities such as family/patient education, nursing center documentation and make referrals to appropriate agencies and suppliers.
- Establish relationships and maintain contact and referral flow with community-based agencies/services that benefit our patient/resident population.
Qualifications
*Bachelor's degree in social work or human services field required.
*Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by State of employment to practice in long-term care.
Benefits
*Variable compensation plans
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
*Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company's DNA.
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
*Pet Insurance
*Term and Whole Life Insurance
*Short-term Disability
*Hospital Indemnity
*Personal Accident
*Critical Illness
*Cancer Coverage
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00
Salary : $25 - $28
