We are looking for a dedicated and experienced professional to assume this key full- time position on our Bethany Lutheran Home team. The Social Worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. A Social worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility’s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant others.
• Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well-being of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.
• Work with residents, families, significant others, and staff to provide support, information, and organization for taking a more proactive role in self-advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large.
• Discharge planning

The successful candidate for this position will have:

• a bachelor's or master's degree in social work.
• LSW or LCSW license or the ability to attain these licensures.
• experience in long-term care or case management discharge planning.
• excellent work history.
• commitment to team-oriented outcomes and care; and,
• excellent communication and leadership skills.

Benefits:

• Excellent Wage
• Medical, vision, & dental insurance - health insurance premium decreases as tenure increases
• Company paid Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Generous paid time off
• 403B Retirement program with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Bethany Lutheran Home for the Aged, Inc. is a non-profit, Christian organization serving seniors through its three companies: Bethany Home Sioux Falls, Bethany Home Brandon, and Bethany Meadows.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability