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Social Worker II (Full-Time)- Norfolk Veterans' Home at State of Nebraska
State of Nebraska
Norfolk, Nebraska
Healthcare
Posted 0 days ago
Job Description
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Hiring Agency:
Veterans Affairs - Agency 28
Location:
Norfolk, NE
Hiring Rate:
$23.860
Job Posting:
JR2025-00020193 Social Worker II (Full-Time)- Norfolk Veterans' Home (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description:
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Wage: $26.86/hour ($23.86 base rate + $3 differential for every hour worked)
Perform social work case management through assisting members in resolving personal issues involving finances, health, family and environment. This individual will educate members and families of Member Rights as well as rules and guidelines of the facility. Will collect data to assess education, vocation, social and potential discharge needs. Will draft and implement social work care plan interventions. Will participate in interdisciplinary teams and groups and will serve as an advocate for members.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work with certification in Social Work and one year experience in the field OR Bachelor's of Arts degree in a related field with certification in Social Work by grandfathering and two years of experience in a residential setting, public welfare, or community service work.
Knowledge of: Principals of social work, human behavior, community resources and services available for financial assistance, support groups for members/families, and discharge care and placement; and programs available through other State agencies.
Skill in: Interviews, assessments, interventions, care planning, basic problem solving, planning & organization.
Ability to: Work independently and as a team, communicate effectively written and orally, organize workload priorities to meet designated responsibilities and maintain the confidentiality of member information. Understanding of geriatric population, including persons with dementia, as well as long term care practices. Understanding of regulations governing social work activities.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.PandoLogic. Category: , Keywords: Social Worker
Hiring Agency:
Veterans Affairs - Agency 28
Location:
Norfolk, NE
Hiring Rate:
$23.860
Job Posting:
JR2025-00020193 Social Worker II (Full-Time)- Norfolk Veterans' Home (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description:
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Wage: $26.86/hour ($23.86 base rate + $3 differential for every hour worked)
Perform social work case management through assisting members in resolving personal issues involving finances, health, family and environment. This individual will educate members and families of Member Rights as well as rules and guidelines of the facility. Will collect data to assess education, vocation, social and potential discharge needs. Will draft and implement social work care plan interventions. Will participate in interdisciplinary teams and groups and will serve as an advocate for members.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work with certification in Social Work and one year experience in the field OR Bachelor's of Arts degree in a related field with certification in Social Work by grandfathering and two years of experience in a residential setting, public welfare, or community service work.
Knowledge of: Principals of social work, human behavior, community resources and services available for financial assistance, support groups for members/families, and discharge care and placement; and programs available through other State agencies.
Skill in: Interviews, assessments, interventions, care planning, basic problem solving, planning & organization.
Ability to: Work independently and as a team, communicate effectively written and orally, organize workload priorities to meet designated responsibilities and maintain the confidentiality of member information. Understanding of geriatric population, including persons with dementia, as well as long term care practices. Understanding of regulations governing social work activities.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.PandoLogic. Category: , Keywords: Social Worker
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