What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER 5-B position at State of Louisiana?
Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, nursing, restorative and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion and provide services.
Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a leadership role as a Social Worker 5-B that combines direct supervision, care plannings for our veteran's, inquire status of residents' care, perform MMSE on residents upon doctor's request. Provides excellence with genuine care for those who served.
If you’re passionate about guiding a social worker team and making a meaningful impact for Louisiana’s veterans, this leadership role at the Southeast Veterans Home is waiting for you. Apply today and be part of a team that honors service through care.
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:A master's degree in social work followed by four years of social services experience.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Manages the social services department. Supervises Social Workers and Social Services Counselors.
- Supervises and manages all social services operations during the 8 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. shift, including oversight of four care units, ensuring social services counselors and social workers staff coverage and high-quality resident care in a 156-bed long-term care facility.
- Leads and evaluates social services staff performance, provides feedback, recommends disciplinary actions if needed, and participates in staff orientation, conflict resolution, and performance evaluations.
- Collaborates on and manages social services schedules, approve leave, and ensures adequate staffing is present.
- Conducts Quality Assurance audits and staff in-services, promoting continuous improvement in social worker care delivery and adherence to policy and procedure standards.
- Investigates and reports resident complaints and incidents, recommending corrective actions and collaborating with other departments to ensure coordinated care and resident safety.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Compensation: Premium Pay: $2.00/HR - Worked Hours Only
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-4:30 p.m.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scores required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Name of Contact Person - CATHY W. SULLIVAN
Agency/Department Name - HUMAN RESOURCES/SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME
Mailing Address - 4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084
Phone Number - 985-479-4080
Salary : $2
