MUST BE A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER IN MARYLAND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

OUR SOCIAL WORKER POSITION
The primary focus of the Social Worker role is to coordinate resident's stay through the admissions, discharge and MDS process. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the life situation and its impact on lifestyle. Provides professional social work assistance to clients and families as related to illness, disease, hospitalization, financial and educational wishes by utilizing a variety of modalities in all areas of service.

This is a FULL TIME EXEMPT/SALARIED position with a Monday thru Friday schedule, this position is 100% on-site.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Assists the Resident in the exercise of his/her rights and informs the Resident of any responsibility’s incumbent upon him/her in the exercise of those rights.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to respect all members of the healthcare team.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Solid work history with excellent attendance and punctuality, patience, understanding and compassion for those requiring our care.
• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the Residents' individual needs.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Must be Licensed SW (BSW or MSW) in the state of Maryland.
• Bachelor's degree in social work from accredited college or university. 
• Completion of a social work internship is required. 

ABOUT CHARLES E. SMITH LIFE COMMUNITIES
At Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC), we have team members who live our mission every day to provide quality health care and meaningful life experiences to older adults. CESLC provides a wide variety of career opportunities on our beautiful 38-acre campus located in Rockville Maryland. A career at CESLC offers an exciting opportunity to join a nonprofit faith-based organization where our team of over 1,000 members represent a very wide range of cultural backgrounds, ethnicities and faiths.
Our Best in Class Total Rewards package includes market leading compensation and benefits, including affordable, high quality health coverage through Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield.

LOCATION
The Social Worker position is part of the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, our long-term care community, and is located at 6121 Montrose Road in Rockville, Maryland.

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