Licensed Social Worker

Description

Maine Veterans’ Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maine’s veterans and families. Our vision is to be the Provider and Employer of Choice while recognizing our special role as a Veteran Advocate, and “Caring for Those Who Served.” All six of our facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association with awards for Achievement in Quality, placing them in the top five percent of nursing homes across the nation.

The Licensed Social Worker position is responsible for care planning. The LSW performs work of a professional nature and is responsible for executing the functions of the Social Services Department in order to assure the emotional and social well-being of the residents and their families in accordance with Maine Veterans' Homes policies and governmental regulations.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and a current State of Maine Social Work license.
• Minimum 3 years experience with long-term care required.
• Knowledge of VA, MCR & Maine Care guidelines required.
• Extensive experience with case management, admissions, care planning and discharge planning process is essential.
• Requires proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to understand and respond to residents’ needs and inquiries in English is required.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
• Basic computer skills

Maine Veterans' Homes 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.