Social Worker Social Services, Degreed

Description

At Peak Resources, a leading NC nursing home, memory care and assisted living company, with nine locations across North Carolina, our top priority is providing a relaxing and comforting environment that focuses on the well-being and happiness of our residents. We strive to hire and employ the skilled staff who help our goals of enhancing the quality of the lives of our residents.

We are currently seeking a qualified Social Worker, Social Services, Degreed to join our team. Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, Paid time off (PTO), and participation in the company 401(k) retirement plan.

Role Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the facility’s Social Services Department in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines and regulations, our P&P’s, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Requirements

Required Skills, Education, Licensure, and/or Certifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology and
• One (1) year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
• Current social work license in the State if applicable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Preferred Experience

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing facility, or other medical facility
• Minimum one (1) year experience in a long-term care facility

Peak Resources provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.