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Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS MN Waconia Ctr
Location: Waconia, MN
Address: 333 W 5th St, Waconia, MN 55387, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $25.50 - $34.50

Department Details

Good Samaritan Society - Waconia is a 80-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services.

We are currently looking to hire a Licensed Social Worker at our facility. Full Time Days. This is a great way to work with the elderly and be a part of a great work family.

• Competitive Compensation

• Direct access to your earnings daily

• Flexible Scheduling Options Available

• Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment

• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Generous Shift Differentials

• Health Savings Account

• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Salary Increases

• Referral Bonuses

• Advancement Opportunities

• Paid Time Off

• Compassionate Leave

• Education Assistance

• Scholarships and Sponsorships

• Continuing Education

• Years of Service Recognition Program

Job Summary

Provides supportive services/counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economical concerns of patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning by coordinating and planning programs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of medical situations. Coordinates healthcare programs among patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and psychosocial and healthcare teams/communities. Demonstrates knowledge of human behavior and developmental stages.

Responds to suspected abuse, neglect or violence in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics policies and procedures alongside the appropriate state laws. Develops appropriate plan of care for patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers by obtaining resources from the social, health and human services agencies. Provides referrals, current information and/or education regarding programs and services available. Demonstrates commitment to the organization by utilizing time effectively, participating in special projects/assignments and exhibiting flexibility when necessary. Demonstrates professionalism by participating in care conferences and transitional rounding, serving as an advocate. Demonstrates efficacy in critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making. Possesses written and verbal communication skills while establishing a rapport with patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and communities and healthcare teams/communities. Displays independent judgement. Actively participates with the healthcare teams.

Depending on department may be providing social services for donors and transplant recipients.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required. If hired prior to January 1, 2009, a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or another related field was acceptable.

If working in Minnesota, other education accepted according to and based upon Minnesota statue.

Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.

Depending on location, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment. Depending on position, may be required to possess multi-state licensure privilege.

Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:

In Iowa:

Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)

In Minnesota:

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or other allowed credential based on Minnesota statue

In North Dakota:

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)

In South Dakota:

Social Worker license (SW)

GSS locations:

Licensure or certification as a social worker in the state where the location is located, if required by State Social Work licensing board.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0200255
Job Function: Care Coordination
Featured: No