Social Worker - Manager

JOB OPENING:          Social Worker – Manager 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!

• Supervises and leads social work team.
• Responsible to complete Admission Paperwork including obtaining face sheet demographic information initially and ongoing.
• Identify the need for medically related social services and assist with the provision of these services.
• The Social Worker identifies the psycho-social and emotional needs of residents and assists with care planning
• Coordinate assigned resident case load and charting.
• Schedule, notify residents/representatives and participate in resident care conferences/special meetings with the multi-disciplinary team and provide necessary psycho-social information specific to each resident. Complete assigned MDS interviews. Complete social services portion of MDS Assessments as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of government regulations and community, public and private services directly related to the financial and psycho-social needs of residents (health insurance Medical Assistance Pending Medical Assistance, PAS, ACG programs, etc.)
• Respond to resident/family/staff concerns using discretion, confidentiality and judgment to involve all necessary persons and coordinate special care conferences when deemed necessary.
• Advocate for residents’ rights.
• Coordinate and update potential discharge plans for each resident.
• Perform all duties in a manner that is consistent with quality standards, infection control, and safety measures, which includes using Standard Precautions, at all times.
• Participate in and or may present job related in-service programs, new employee orientation, mandatory training, and attend meetings in the interest of improving skills, acquiring knowledge, and meeting state and federal regulations.
• Remain current on tuberculosis screening.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years Social Worker licensed by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.  
• 1 year previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise newly licensed Social Workers. 
• Ability to pass NetStudy 2.0 background screening.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing dementia and cognitive decline (preferred). 

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 $70,720.00 to $81,120.00 per year based on experience and qualifications, Exempt (not eligible for overtime)
In-person position, on-site, 100% time.

What Catholic Eldercare offers you:

• Competitive wages, credit for experience
• Benefits eligible - health, dental, vision, LTD, and life insurance!
• Located on bus line
• Scholarship for career advancement and to gain new skills
• Match for 403b contributions
• Paid time off and Holidays throughout the year

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.