Social Worker - Dementia Specialist

Eagle Crest Communities: Riverside Transitional Care

• La Crosse, WI

Social Worker

• Dementia Specialist

Benefits Eligible, Part-Time: 50 hours per 2 week pay period

Flexible Hours: Build your own schedule

Social Worker

• Dementia Specialist

Eagle Crest Communities is seeking a Social Worker to join our team of caring and compassionate individuals at our Riverside Transitional Care facility.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the identification of social, psychological, emotional strengths and assessment needs of each resident within their assigned caseload, and focus on behavior prevention, tracking and adding interventions.

• Promote adjustment to the total living environment and respond to any resident and family questions or concerns

• Develop an ongoing discharge plan for each resident within their assigned caseload, which shall include potential for return to the community and/or transfer plans for those requesting it

• Contribute to the interdisciplinary care planning process, and contact community resources to organize for successful discharge to the least restrictive environment

• Utilize established best practices to educate employees, residents and families on dementia care, as well as develop and implement new material as approved by the Director of Social Services.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field is required

• Currently licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a Social Worker

• One year post degree experience is preferred, but not required

• Ability to relate to and work efficiently with persons who are ill, confused, disabled, and/or emotionally upset, as well as persons of diverse backgrounds and educational levels

• Knowledge of medical, social, and geriatric terminology and principles

• Ability to relate collaboratively and professionally with other staff and community agencies

Our Wages

Based on experience and qualifications

Our Benefits

• Available at 50+ hours/pay period: Health Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, Health Saving Account, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Paid Leave Time

• Available at 20+ hours/pay period: Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital & Intensive Care Insurance, Pet Insurance.

• Available at 18+ hours/pay period: Tuition Investment Program.

• Available to all: Employee Assistance Program, 401(k).

Pre-Employment Information

• Background checks will be run after an offer has been made, and offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check.

• Communicable Disease Screening must also be completed if your position requires working within our communities.

About Eagle Crest

Eagle Crest Communities is the largest not-for-profit senior care provider in Western Wisconsin with ten communities in the La Crosse, Holmen, and Onalaska, WI area. We find success in providing superior service with great attention to ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction to every resident. Great people, great care!

Bethany Lutheran Homes Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer!