Social Worker, BSW at SSM Health

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Point Click Care (PCC), EPIC, MDS, Active Listening, Communication, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, De-escalation, Patience, Persistence, Advocacy, Persuasion, Case Documentation, Care Coordination

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-St Francis Home Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Social Worker, BSW – Long‑Term Care (LTC) Location: Fond du Lac, WI Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM On‑Call: None About the Role We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Social Worker (BSW) to support residents in a long‑term care setting. This role focuses on resident advocacy, care coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to ensure residents and families receive the support and resources they need. Key Responsibilities Conduct resident interviews to assess needs, priorities, and goals Document case activity and support individualized treatment plans Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and community resources Assist residents and families with referrals and access to community assistance Build and maintain relationships with community health, welfare, and social service agencies Identify opportunities to improve standard work practices Maintain safety awareness and perform other duties as assigned Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills Proficiency with Point Click Care (PCC), EPIC, and MDS Working knowledge of Minimum Data Set (MDS) Understanding of State and Federal compliance requirements Interpersonal Skills Active listening and strong communication skills Empathy and emotional intelligence Conflict resolution and de‑escalation Patience, persistence, advocacy, and persuasion Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) required No prior experience required Physical Requirements Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and keyboard use Ability to use vision and hearing for effective communication and safety awareness Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, lifting, and driving Licensure / Certification No professional license or certification required Job Summary: Provides social work assistance to residents and families as related to social determinants of health. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Interviews residents, assesses priorities and documents case activity. May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the resident's treatment. Assists residents/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources. Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the resident with his/her needs. Active participant with other members of the team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Social Work EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional driving. Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS None Department: 8050020068 SNF St Francis Admin Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Responsibilities

The Social Worker will conduct resident interviews to assess needs, document case activity, and support individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and community resources. Key duties involve assisting residents and families with referrals, building community agency relationships, and identifying opportunities to improve standard work practices.