City of Portland - Geriatric Social Worker

Start Date: July 03, 2024 | End Date: November 01, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other

Geriatric Social Worker - Barron Center

Health and Human Services Department

Permanent, Full-Time position – Schedule 8:00AM-4:00PM Monday - Friday.

The Barron Center is owned and operated by the City of Portland and is Maine’s largest skilled nursing facility. Now is your chance to have the job you always wanted - being a part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of our Residents.

This position involves professional social work with long-term care residents and their families, assisting in the adjustment to the facility, and working as a team member to provide for and assure quality of life for facility residents. Additional duties may include; meeting with residents and family upon admissions to determine needs and to formulate care plans, act as an advocate for residents and their rights, maintaining social service documentation in accordance with State regulation and more.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
• Qualified candidates will have at least one year experience in long-term care or geriatric care work, including knowledge of community resources.
• Working knowledge or social services system.
• Licensed Social Worker designation required.
• Ability to prepare complete and valid case records.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures to specific cases.

Applications accepted until filled.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

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Salary & Benefits:
This is a union position, CEBA (Grade 15) - Starting pay range $23.07 - $25.76 per hour.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

• Thirteen paid holidays
• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8649

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov