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Job ID: 90266
Facility: Catholic Health System
Department: Subacute LTC
Position Type: Full-time
Location of Facility: Buffalo, NY, United States



Position Title

Social Worker - BSW-LTC - Social Work (SFW)

Position Overview

SOCIAL WORKER BSW - LTC (ST. FRANCIS WILLIAMSVILLE): The primary function of a Social Worker is to assist the resident in adjusting with the social and emotional aspects of placement.

REPORTS TO: Director of Social Work, Assistant Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM):

EDUCATION:
- Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
- Must be able to read, write and understand the English language

EXPERIENCE:
- Social Work experience in Long Term Care facility preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
- Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members and visitors
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into the existing Social Work Services
- Subject to call back in the event of an emergency
- Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non verbal communication

WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Prolonged periods of walking, and sitting

ENVIRONMENT:
- Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs
- Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

ACTIVITY and STRENGTH: (LIGHT)
Low Lift (floor to knuckle): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Mid Lift (knuckle to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
High Lift (shoulder and above): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Full Lift (floor to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Carry: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Push: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Pull: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Overall Strength Category: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)

Dictionary Of Occupational Titles
Constant (C) 67-100% Workday
Frequent (F) 34-66% Workday
Occasional (O) 0-33% Workday
Not Present (N)

Activity - Job Demand
Walk - Frequent
Climb Stairs - Occasional
Stoop - Frequent
Kneel - Occasional
Crouch - Occasional
Reach (immediate) - Frequent
Reach (overhead) - Occasional
Handling - Frequent
Fingering - Frequent
Sitting - Frequent
Standing - Frequent
Push Cart - Occasional
Pull Cart - Occasional


INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

INTERNAL:
- Long Term Care Administration, Interdisciplinary Team, Management Team, and Residents

EXTERNAL:
- Resident Representatives, Family Members, and Community Agencies

Additional Information

Days
Hours:8-4pm
Job Grade:E04
Union Job:No




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