DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WORK

Company: National Healthcare Associates
Location: Seymour
Posted on: October 4, 2024

Job Description:

-A Great Place to WorkNational Health Care Associates is proud to welcome the Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation to our affiliate family!We think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and those that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And as National grows with the acquisition of Shady Knoll, you will experience real career growth in an environment where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.We invite you to join our newest team at the Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation!-Director of Social WorkFull-TimeWhat You'll Do:As a Social Worker, you will advocate for the well-being of our residents and ensure their holistic needs are met. Your work will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents.Key Responsibilities of a Social Worker:Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify residents' social, emotional, and environmental needs, as well as strengths and preferencesCollaborate with residents, their families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans that address social, emotional, and psychological concernsProvide counseling and emotional support to residents and their families, offering guidance on coping strategies, adjustment to care transitions, and decision-making processesServe as a strong advocate for residents' rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and decision-making processesConnect residents and their families with community resources, support services, and advocacy organizations to address social, financial, and legal needsProvide crisis intervention and support during challenging situations, such as grief and loss, family conflicts, or changes in health statusIf you are passionate about playing a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents, in an environment where expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Social Worker.-What We OfferAs an affiliate of National Health Care, our Shady Knoll family will enjoy:Competitive compensationImproved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement planComprehensive training and mentorshipSupport for professional growth and developmentA collaborative work environmentThe opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents-What You'll Bring:Qualifications of a Social Worker:Master's degree in social work from an accredited programCurrent licensure or certification as a Social Worker in the state of employmentPrevious experience in Long-Term Care, geriatrics, or a related fieldStrong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesAbility to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary teamEmpathy, compassion, and a commitment to person-centered care-We Hire for Heart!National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 30 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.ID 2024-2587Location/Org Data : Name Shady Knoll Center for Health & RehabilitationCategory Social Work

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