Social Worker

Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking a full-time Social Worker to join our team! The qualified individual should have previous social work experience and previous experience working in a fast-paced environment.

The Saint Therese Difference

For over 50 years, the Saint Therese philosophy of care has been guided by the spirt of hospitality and our commitment to deliver the very best in person-centered care. This philosophy extends to our employees, our most important asset. With excellent benefits, ongoing education and career opportunities, Saint Therese is an exceptional place to work and grow.

Location Information

Saint Therese offers a continuum of care and services available in a person's own home or in one of our four Twin Cities communities: New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview, and Woodbury.

For over 15 years, Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake has ensured seniors have every opportunity to enjoy a rewarding lifestyle. With 142 independent living, assisted living, memory care apartments and 64 long-term and transitional care suites, our Brooklyn Park campus is a vibrant, established community where it's easy to establish positive connections.

Responsibilities

Evaluates social factors relating to rehabilitation requirements and provides personal counseling and referral services to residents of the facility. Evaluates and attends to the psycho-social needs of residents.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, or related field

Experience: One to three years on the job experience (preferably in a long-term care setting). Experience with discharge planning preferred. Licensed Social Worker (in Minnesota) preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated abilities to participate in and collaborate with groups.
• Ability to positively manage and communicate change and to model appropriate behaviors to staff and others.
• High level of commitment to and success with effective customer service skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Effective time management/prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled.

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