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Form of workSocial Workers like you are the HEART of the Ohio Veterans Homes! Find a job that makes a lasting difference in the lives of veterans and gives you the work/life balance you want.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is a State of Ohio employer and working at the Ohio Veterans Homes is clearly more than "just a job" - it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We pride ourselves in providing superior care to Ohio's veterans.
At the Ohio Veterans Homes, we take pride in "Serving Those Who Served." We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking and delivering excellent and efficient services for our veterans. The Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky is a 427-bed nursing home facility with multiple levels of care and multiple shifts available.
Want to learn more about what we do? Visit Come Work With Us | Department of Veterans Services (ohio.gov)
SOCIAL WORKER 1 JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov . Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request an accommodation, please send an email to ADA@dvs.ohio.gov
Qualifications
Requires current license as Social Worker (i.e., LSW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.28. Pursuant to ORC 4757.41 (A)(5) any person engaging in social work or professional counseling as a civil service employee as defined in section 124.01 of the Revised Code who has at least two years of service as of July 10, 2014 is exempt from current licensure as Social Worker (i.e. LSW) requirement.
Job Skills: Mental Health, Social Services, Problem Solving, Confidentiality
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive starting wages and sign-on bonuses
- Exceptional paid time off & holidays
- Industry-leading health benefits - visit https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio
- Tuition reimbursement & professional development
- Lifetime income for those who retire from ODVS
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is a State of Ohio employer and working at the Ohio Veterans Homes is clearly more than "just a job" - it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We pride ourselves in providing superior care to Ohio's veterans.
At the Ohio Veterans Homes, we take pride in "Serving Those Who Served." We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking and delivering excellent and efficient services for our veterans. The Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky is a 427-bed nursing home facility with multiple levels of care and multiple shifts available.
Want to learn more about what we do? Visit Come Work With Us | Department of Veterans Services (ohio.gov)
SOCIAL WORKER 1 JOB DETAILS:
- Starting Hourly Pay: $24.31 with multiple pay increases over your first years of service to $30.39 per hour.
- Superior medical coverage starts the 1st of the month following start date
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after eligibility period dependent on union representation.
- Generous Benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave.
- OPERS retirement - The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for Nursing Home Case Management
- Conducts psychosocial assessments, prepares & updates social histories on residents & completes all paperwork required relative to services provided
- Assists supervisor in evaluating current programs & treatment plans
- Visits nursing units to talk to residents regarding their complaints
- develops intervention goals & objectives designed to give education & resolve resident's problems in functioning
- Monitors resident's response to treatment plans & provides feedback on effectiveness of prescribed treatment
- Assists Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in planning & providing special programs for residents
- Prepares, reviews, & updates social histories & assessments for required documentation for nursing home licensure, Veterans Administration regulations & Ohio Dept. of Health requirements
- Attends workshops, conferences & training sessions to remain current on social service cases, problems & techniques
Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov . Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request an accommodation, please send an email to ADA@dvs.ohio.gov
Qualifications
Requires current license as Social Worker (i.e., LSW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.28. Pursuant to ORC 4757.41 (A)(5) any person engaging in social work or professional counseling as a civil service employee as defined in section 124.01 of the Revised Code who has at least two years of service as of July 10, 2014 is exempt from current licensure as Social Worker (i.e. LSW) requirement.
Job Skills: Mental Health, Social Services, Problem Solving, Confidentiality
