Social Worker - Long Term Care

JOB OPENING:          Social Worker – Long-Term Care in Skilled Nursing Facility - Full Time

LOCATION:                Northeast Minneapolis, MN

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!

The Social Worker will:
• 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.

Required Qualifications:
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.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with individuals experiencing dementia and cognitive decline.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• 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.

Job Context: Salary $57,000-66,000 per year, exempt (not eligible for overtime)
In-person position, on-site, 100% time.

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

Catholic Eldercare is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.