What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Service Worker position at Hillside Health Care Center?
We are seeking individuals with genuine empathy and patience to help care for our residents’ needs. Applicants must have a caring approach and be willing to care for the needs of patients and the team. Pillars for successful employment are work ethic, integrity, and competence.
We are currently seeking a Social Service Worker.
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the overall operations of the Social Services Department
- Oversee the Medicaid process
- Complete MDS assessments and support the admissions process
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Social Services Department staff
- Work primarily during daytime hours, with occasional evening and weekend visits as needed
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or program of Social Work (minimum requirement)
- Two years of postgraduate experience in long-term care or related programs
- Must meet equivalent state requirements for social work practice, or hold certification/credentialing from the National Association of Social Workers if the state has no legal regulation
- BS in Social Service required
- 2 years of social work and MDS assessment experience, ideally in a long-term care setting
- Energetic, results-oriented team leader with superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated, caring approach, with passion for working with elderly and behavioral residents
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for telemedicine appointments, providing easy access to medical consultations from the comfort of your home.
- Unlimited Assistance: Receive unlimited support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and more—designed to support your personal and family well-being.
- Mayo Clinic Programs: Access exclusive programs from the Mayo Clinic, including resources for workouts, lifestyle, mental health, and diet to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
These additional benefits are available to you without reducing your take-home pay!
We only accept resumes and applications submitted directly through our Applicant Tracking System for posted positions. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies, recruiters, or staffing firms. Company employees and hiring managers are not authorized to enter into agreements or otherwise bind the company with respect to recruiting services. Any resumes submitted without a signed written agreement by the Executive Vice President of Recruitment will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be owed.