Social Worker

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania. Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty. St. John Community allows older adults to move through a continuum of care from residential living to skilled nursing, depending on the need. When you provide care for older adults, you’re helping families keep the people they love healthy, happy and safe. We encourage job growth and advancement opportunities while providing flexibility to meet your individual needs. Serves as an advocate to the Resident in a person center directed culture. The social worker is a part of the interdisciplinary team, responsible for identifying and developing care plans that address the psycho-social needs of the resident/patient. For assigned residents/patients, insure appropriate care plans, act as resident/patient advocate, staff education as appropriate. Develop goals for residents/patients and work with residents/patients to achieve these goals. Acts as liaison and provides educational support to residents/patients and their families. Qualifications Current License under the Social Workers, Marriage and Family therapists and Professional Counselors Act, or a Bachelors, masters or doctoral degree from an accredited school or program in social work or social welfare. 1 year experience in health or related field. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required. Benefits Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to: based on employment status FREE Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage) Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program Flexible Schedule – FT/PT Weekend and Week Day Positions, 3-12 Shifts and Casual Positions offered. Available to specific positions. Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.