City of Portland - Licensed Social Worker

Maine Employer • Portland, ME • 10h ago

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1362333

Health & Human Services, Barron Center

\$1,500 sign on bonus for external applicants

About the City of Portland:

Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners.

Job Summary:

The Barron Center is a long-term care facility, owned and operated by the City of Portland, and is Maines largest skilled nursing facility. We have an excellent reputation for fostering a caring and creative work environment, and now is your chance to have the job you always wanted - being part of a team who makes a difference in the lives of our residents. This position involves professional social work with long-term care residents and their families, assisting in their adjustment to the facility, and working as a team member to provide for and assure quality of life for facility residents. Qualified candidates will have at least one year of experience in long-term care or within geriatric care work, including knowledge of community resources. The Licensed Social Worker designation is required for consideration and hire.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Shares responsibility for telephone and walk-in referrals.

Provides appropriate community referrals.

Meets with residents and their family upon admission, determines psychosocial needs, and formulates an appropriate care plan.

Visits residents on a regular and as-needed basis.

Maintains contact with families, involving them in residents care as appropriate.

Acts as an advocate for residents and their rights.

Participates in team conferences and psychiatric consultations.

Works as discharge planner arranging for services at time of discharge.

Responsible for preparing and maintaining social service documentation in accordance with State regulations.

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Social Work or a related field. Licensed Social Worker designation is required.

Minimum one year experience in long term care or geriatric care work

Experience in family or group counseling

Working knowledge of social services system and community social resources

Ability to prepare complete and valid case records

Ability to apply policies and procedures to specific cases.

Ability to assist families and individuals with social and economic planning.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other social workers, institutional and public officials, and other community contacts

Expected Hours/Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

Application deadline extended - applications accepted until July 24, 2026.

The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment physical exam. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA Grade 15 - with a starting pay range of \$51,616.76 - \$58,246.76 per year.

For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the union specific pay plans and agreements.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.

City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives

Thirteen paid holidays

Sick, vacation, and personal leave

Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances

Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan

Use of City recreation facilities

Fitness Reimbursement

Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the applicati

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