Social Worker - Long Term Care

Catholic Eldercare • Minneapolis, MN

22h • $57,000 - $66,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Eldercare is seeking an organized, person-centered Social Worker to join our team in coordinating services and meeting the psycho-social needs of our residents and their representatives. Catholic Eldercare offers compassionate, person-centered care, housing, and services to all seniors across the continuum of care. For over 40 years, Catholic Eldercare has been a vital part of the NE Minneapolis community meeting the needs of elders in a caring, dignified atmosphere. We are seeking staff who share these goals to join our team!

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work or related
• Current MN Licensure in Social Work or ability to successfully obtain license within 60 days.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital literacy for charting and interfaces with outside services.
• Ability to pass NetStudy 2.0 background screening.
• Effective Communicator and active listener who seeks to understand - in person, via electronic media, and in writing.
• Social sensitivity and awareness of the values, practices, and reactions of others.
• Service Orientation with a strong desire to help others and assumes their positive intent.
• Positive, person-centered approach with resilience in dealing with difficult situations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and work priorities.
• Organized, self-driven individual who functions well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals experiencing dementia and cognitive decline.

Responsibilities

• Complete admission and discharge paperwork for residents.
• Monitor the psycho-social and emotional needs of residents.
• Create care plans and make amendments as needed.
• Coordinate all parties in resident care conferences/special meetings with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Complete assigned MDS interviews and MDS social services assessments.
• Assist residents and families with room changes.
• Oversee Medicaid- and Medicare-related paperwork and recordkeeping.
• Respond to resident/family/staff concerns using confidentiality and professional judgment.

Benefits

• Eligible for participation in Group Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Match for 403b contributions
• Paid Holidays
• 3 weeks paid vacation to start
• Access to HSA and FSA Health Care and Dependent care accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree