Social Worker - Full-Time

Villa St. Joseph was founded in 1997 as a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph. After 20 years of service to Beaver and Allegheny counties, the location joined the Concordia family in April 2018 - becoming Concordia at Villa St. Joseph and continuing its faith-based mission of serving others. Situated amidst the beautiful backdrop of nature, those in our care enjoy tranquil surroundings, yet are just minutes from restaurants, shopping, parks and more.We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

This is a PRN/short-term assignment  that could develop into a full-time position.

Position Summary

The Social Worker provides services to facility residents/patients and their families/responsible parties in accordance with current Federal and State regulations and facility policies and procedures in order to assure that the psychosocial needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Relations field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.

One year of supervised social work experience in a health setting working with individuals. Ability to work harmoniously with others, both individually and as a team member.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitates new resident admissions by obtaining a social history, completing required paperwork with residents/responsible parties (EX: PASSR), distributing paperwork to appropriate staff, completing an assessment of the resident’s cognitive, emotional, psychosocial and behavioral status

Provides information and support to residents and families at admission, throughout the resident’s stay, and at discharge

Resolves problems and complaints

Serves as an advocate for resident rights through advising residents of their rights, consulting with staff and others about resident rights, and by providing staff training on resident rights and psychosocial needs

Counsels privately with residents as needed and provides individualized interventions to assure the resident’s cognitive, emotional, social and behavioral needs are being met (EX: reality orientation, validation, reassurance, behavioral management, empowerment, advocacy, TLC, grief counseling, etc.)

Assesses residents’ current condition and needs through visits with residents, contact with responsible parties, consultation with staff, record review, and observation

Participates in regularly scheduled Care Planning Conferences with the Interdisciplinary Team, completes required documentation, and facilitates implementation of team goals

Initiates discharge plans for residents within fourteen days of admission, makes revisions as needed, provides a full update of discharge plans annually, and assists residents who are planning discharge by providing information and coordinating follow-up services

Provides family support by involving families in the care planning process, providing information on resident care, condition, relevant regulations, financial and legal issues, referral to community resources, and through counseling

Completes and maintains required forms/reports

Commits to high ethical standards and complies with the Code of Conduct, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards and Concordia policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of resident and employee records and information. Has a duty to report compliance concerns, significant legal risk questions, fraud, abuse, suspected or actual misconduct to a supervisor/manager or to the Corporate Compliance Officer.

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Workplace Wellness

403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit, Pay Card,
Paperless Pay Checks

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Good Working Conditions

Excellent Staffing Ratios

Credit Union

Vacation, Sick & Personal
Days

Paid Holidays

Shift Premiums

Competitive Wages

Discounted Child Care Services
on  the Cabot Campus

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Funeral Leave

Call-Out Incentive

Voluntary Benefits, including:
STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program

Education Seminars and
In-services

Employee Activities (amusement
parks, professional sporting events, special events)

Tax Sheltered Annuities

Free Parking

Discounted Meal Plans

EOE

Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location. 

Minimum hours worked per
week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.