Social Worker 3 - Iowa Veterans Home
About The Position
The Social Worker 3 position at the Iowa Veterans Home will have the honor to serve a caseload of approximately 60 Veterans, spouses and families, directly assisting with providing the highest quality of life in a home-like long term care setting. The Social Worker is a part of a small unit interdisciplinary team serving residents in two locations, as well as part of a larger team of our awesome social work group ensuring the Iowa Veterans Home consistently provides exceptional quality of care to all that live with us every day! The social workers at the Iowa Veterans Home have the opportunity to serve veterans and families, honoring the service they have all provided. The Iowa Veterans Home is a 400-bed facility that provides many different opportunities. We are similar to a small community with several activity centers, a bank, a coffee shop and daily off grounds recreation trips. Primary duties will include admission of new residents, support with adjustment to long term care placement, assessments, problem identification and goal setting, and discharge planning. You will work with the resident, family members and other professional and nonprofessional staff and assist with solving personal, emotional, interpersonal and health problems. You will make recommendations and assist residents with planning passes or furloughs. You will also work with residents and their next-of-kin and/or legal guardians regarding residents' rights, advance directives, notification of changes, and other regulatory required communications. Resident and family communication are a regulatory requirement and staff work diligently to open and maintain this connection. This position will provide direct casework services to assigned residents and families. Come join our Social Work team as we make a difference in resident and family’s quality of life here at IVH!
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and the equivalent of three years of full-time experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in social work and the equivalent of two years of full-time experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency; OR a Master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university; OR an equivalent combination of graduate education in the social or behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university and qualifying experience up to a maximum of thirty semester hours for one year of the required experience; OR employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a Social Worker 2 shall be considered as qualified.
- For designated positions in case management, the appointing authority may request those applicants possessing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major or at least 30 semester hours or its equivalent in the behavioral sciences, education, health care, human services administration, or social sciences and the equivalent of 12 months of full-time experience in the delivery of human services in the combination of: chronic mental illness, developmental disabilities, and intellectual disabilities as a Targeted (Medicaid) Case Manager; OR an Iowa license to practice as a registered nurse and the equivalent of three years of full-time nursing or human services experience with the above population groups.
- Applicants wishing to be considered for such designated positions must list applicable course work, experience, certificate, license, or endorsement on the application.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) is preferred
- Obtained LBSW certification
Responsibilities
- Admission of new residents
- Support with adjustment to long term care placement
- Assessments
- Problem identification and goal setting
- Discharge planning
- Work with the resident, family members and other professional and nonprofessional staff and assist with solving personal, emotional, interpersonal and health problems
- Make recommendations and assist residents with planning passes or furloughs
- Work with residents and their next-of-kin and/or legal guardians regarding residents' rights, advance directives, notification of changes, and other regulatory required communications
- Provide direct casework services to assigned residents and families
Benefits
- Team oriented, positive work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Paid time off (sick leave and vacation)
- Nine paid holidays per year
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Optional flexible spending accounts for health & dental expenses, & dependent care
- $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
- Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
- Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution and employer match
- Lactation rooms throughout our campus
- Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
