Social Worker, Human Services​/ Social Work

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to join our team at Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center in Barre, Vermont. As a Social Worker, you will play a critical role in providing medically‑related social services to our residents, ensuring that their physical, emotional, and social needs are met. This is a part‑time or full‑time opportunity, depending on the needs of the facility.

• Oversee the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department to ensure that residents receive high‑quality care and attention.
• Identify the need for medically‑related social services and ensure that these services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Complete the social services component of the comprehensive assessment for assigned residents and contribute to and/or direct social services goals and approaches to the comprehensive care plan.
• Facilitate residents' safe transition back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge planning and arrangement of community‑based services and follow‑up care.
• Assist residents and their representatives in locating and accessing financial, legal, and other community resources.
• Interpret and report social, psychological, and emotional needs of residents/responsible parties to the medical staff, attending physician, and other resident care team members.
• Accurately and completely document social service actions and interactions in each resident's medical record.
• Engage in Advance Care Planning for assigned residents and ensure that Advance Directives are reviewed with the resident/resident representative on a regular basis.
• Assist with facility policy development and annual review to positively impact the quality of care delivered to residents.
• Advocate for residents and assist them in asserting their rights within the facility.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Social Services Director and/or Administrator and assist with reporting to the appropriate State agency.
• Ensure that residents who display mental illness or psychosocial difficulties have access to appropriate treatment and resources.

• Bachelor's degree in social work or another human services field, including sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations related to social work in healthcare settings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.

• This position will be based at Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center in Barre, Vermont.
• The Social Worker will work closely with the Social Services Director, medical staff, and other resident care team members to provide high‑quality care and attention to our residents.