KY Veterans Ctr Social Worker Specialist
About The Position
Located in the beautiful mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center (EKVC) is a 120 bed long-term care facility providing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation for Kentucky veterans. EKVC is operated by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs and was built for the sole purpose of taking care of Kentucky Veterans. The Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center is looking for a self- motivated, energetic Social Worker Specialist who possesses the skills, knowledge, and desire to be a part of our team. Expectations for this position include but are not limited to: Provides professional social work and counseling services to the veterans and facility staff. Coordinates resident interaction with family and community support groups. Monitors the residents’ social and emotional state, adjustment to the nursing home environment and treatment progress. Documents psychosocial histories, treatment plans, discharge plans and other pertinent data. Other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have: Strong attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills are necessary as well as the ability to multi-task. Proficient computer skills. Exceptional problem solving skills. They will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering Independence, preserving Dignity, and providing Compassionate Care.
Requirements
- EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
- EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional social work experience.
- Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in social work will substitute for one year of the required experience.
- Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed in Kentucky as a social worker by the Kentucky Board of Social Work. Must maintain any required licensure (s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Nice To Haves
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills are necessary as well as the ability to multi-task.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Exceptional problem solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Provides professional social work and counseling services to the veterans and facility staff.
- Coordinates resident interaction with family and community support groups.
- Monitors the residents’ social and emotional state, adjustment to the nursing home environment and treatment progress.
- Documents psychosocial histories, treatment plans, discharge plans and other pertinent data.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
