July 22, 2019

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We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our team at the Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled community located in Sterling Heights, MI. This is a 32 hour per week position and as a member of the interdisciplinary team you would  provide services to respond to the emotional needs of Residents and their families and also provide discharge planning assistance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and experience working directly in a long-term care in a Social Work capacity is mandatory.  
• Current Social Work license in the state preferred.
• Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that apply to practice of social work in long-term care.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and able to multi task 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of Resident problems/needs.
• Provide/arrange for social work services as indicated by Resident/family needs.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of social work practice in job situations.
• Able to establish criteria to assure that services provided meet established standards of quality.
• Demonstrate assessment skills sufficient to evaluate residents' behavior, to collect data to evaluate psycho-social needs, risk factors for psycho-social deterioration and residents' responses to interventions.
• Able to interpret and explain resident behavior to staff in way that fosters understanding, facilitates treatment and respect for resident rights and minimizes use of chemical and physical restraints.
• All other duties, as assigned, including discharge planning.

Benefits:

Benefits are competitive and include major medical health insurance, dental & vision coverage, 401(k) program, and paid time off.

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Karen Macary, BSW

Director of Social Services and Discharge Planning

Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation

34643 Ketsin Drive

Sterling Heights, MI  48310

586-978-2280 x250

FAX:  586-978-8407

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