Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
About The Position
Apple Valley Village Health Care Center, a Cassia community, is hiring a Licensed Social Worker to join our team in Apple Valley, MN! Join our team where your skills, compassion, and commitment to quality care are truly valued. At Apple Valley Village Health Care Center, you'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that takes pride in making a difference every day for residents and families alike. As a Licensed Social Worker at Apple Valley Village Health Care Center, you will work primarily on our Transitional Care Unit (TCU) and advocate for our residents and family members to ensure they receive high-quality care and services. Apple Valley Village Health Care Center is a 162-bed long-term care and rehabilitation campus providing a full continuum of care, supporting both short-term rehab patients and long-term residents with compassion and excellence. Our dedicated team values teamwork, respect, and a shared passion for serving others. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment, you'll find it here at Apple Valley Village. Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.applevalleycampus.org/ Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference! Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.
Requirements
- Must be a licensed Social Worker (LSW).
- Bachelor Degree in Social Work required.
- Must have knowledge of state and federal guidelines related to long-term care and resident rights.
- Successful candidates will be mission-minded with excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in LTC and TCU preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide valuable social services to residents and their families in medical, emotional, physical, or psychological concerns.
- Assist the team in coordinating social services for the facility, individualized plans for the residents, medical equipment, counseling or other follow-up treatment plans.
- Commitment to compassion, excellence and quality care.
- Act as liaison between families, staff, and various agencies.
- Act as an advocate ensuring basic human and resident rights.
- Conduct and coordinate Admission, provide appropriate referrals and discharge planning of residents.
- Provides resources and referrals to staff, residents, and family members.
- Provide additional tasks as required.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
- Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
- Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
