Social Services Worker, Degreed- Peak Resources Shelby

Description
At Peak Resources, a leading NC skilled nursing, memory care and assisted living company, with nine locations across North Carolina, our top priority is providing a relaxing and comforting environment that focuses on the well-being and happiness of our residents. We strive to hire and employ the skilled staff who help our goals of enhancing the quality of the lives of our residents.

We are currently seeking a qualified Full Time Social Worker, Social Services, Degreed to join our team at Peak Resources Shelby.

Excellent compensation and benefits! Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, Paid time off (PTO), and participation in the company 401(k) retirement plan.

Typical Work Schedule is: Monday-Friday 8a-5p.
Role Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the facility’s Social Services Department in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines and regulations, our P&P’s, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.
Requirements
Required Skills, Education, Licensure, and/or Certifications
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology and
One (1) year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
Current social work license in the State if applicable
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient computer skills
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Preferred Experience
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing facility, or other medical facility
Minimum one (1) year experience in a long-term care facility

Peak Resources provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.