Buckner Retirement Services Community: Westminster Place Location: Longview, TX - Onsite Address: 2201 Horseshoe Lane Longview, TX 75605 Job Schedule : Part-Time We are seeking a Social Worker to join our community committed to delivering outstanding patient care to our residents. As a Social Worker, you will play a n important role in advocating for residents rights and needs to maintain the highest possible quality of life while enhancing the resident’s dignity. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What You'Ll Do

: Work with residents demonstrating behavior or psycho / social problems; mediate disagreements between residents; document acute behavior as referred by staff. Maintain compliance with Buckner policies and procedures.

Requirements

, state and federal laws.

as referred by MDS Coordinator. Act as liaison between residents and families and other staff / administration; advocate for residents’ rights; handle residents’ complaints. Assist families / residents in coping with admission and facilitate smooth transition to environment as referred by staff.

) and check on their well being as referred by staff. Uphold rules of confidentiality of resident’s medical records and other personal data. Assist Admissions Coordinator with phone inquiries, tours and admissions.

What you ’ll bring : Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social work or equivalent. Requires at least one year of social work experience in a health care setting. Social Work License preferred.

Work deals with mostly areas such as preparing and reading data and figures, client records. Requires depth perception, color perception, field of vision (peripheral), and the ability to see at distances are also important as work sometimes deals with people and objects in a general setting. Requires ability to recognize differences in sound, such as voices / noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative.

Requires ability to exercise independent judgment. Exercises initiative, patience, tact and confidentiality. Works under little direct supervision.

Requires ability to maintain composure, positive attitude and flexibility in a changing environment of stress and frequent interruptions. Requires ability to keep detailed records and prepare routine reports. Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, families of residents, volunteer staff, vendors and the public.

Requires ability to meet emotional and physical demands of residents.

that may be performed on the job. About Buckner Retirement Services: Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.