Location: Jacksonville, IL
Social Services Jobs encompass a broad range of professions focused on improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. These roles often involve providing support, counseling, and resources to people facing social, economic, or health challenges. Key characteristics of these jobs include a strong emphasis on empathy, communication, and a commitment to social justice. Workers in this field typically share a desire to make a tangible positive impact on society, working in settings like nonprofits, government agencies, hospitals, and schools.
Social services jobs encompass a wide range of roles aimed at improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. These positions may involve providing support, counseling, advocacy, or direct care to various populations, including children, the elderly, and those facing social or economic challenges. Key characteristics of these roles often include a strong sense of empathy, a commitment to social justice, and the ability to navigate complex social systems. Professionals in this field can work in various settings, such as non-profit organizations, government agencies, healthcare facilities, or schools, and typically require a background in social work, psychology, or a related field.
Social Services Jobs refer to employment opportunities within the community-oriented sector that are focused on providing support and assistance to individuals and families in need. These roles encompass a wide range of positions such as social workers, counselors, community organizers, case managers, and mental health professionals. A key feature of social services jobs is the commitment to bettering people's lives, often addressing complex social issues like poverty, addiction, and abuse. These jobs require empathy, communication skills, and often, a background in social work or psychology. Workers in this field are dedicated to advocacy, empowerment, and creating positive change in society.
proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine—including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses—deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway’s proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission.
If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around – GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! Outpatient (CADC, LPC or LSW) Substance Use Counselors are responsible for: Completing comprehensive backssments of clients’ substance abuse history and treatment requirements
and preparing individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plans Providing individual and group counseling and educational programs in accordance with treatment plans Documenting treatment and discharge plans and clients’ progress and responses to treatment, as well as maintaining related records and charts Performing case management and contributing to client care monitoring Caseload typically includes some complex cases requiring more intensive services Other duties as assigned Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice required Current
certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required Related work experience with program specific population (adolescent/adult) and outpatient treatment setting required Physical Requirements: Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling.
Ability to record and proofread information on forms and charts. Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and hear speech. Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes: Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity Dental & Vision Insurance Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter Accounts 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match Life and AD&D Insurance Long-Term & Short-Term Disability (LTD &STD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Tuition Reimbursement Training & Development Programs Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/interaction/interactionual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.
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the Company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Hospice Social Worker provides preventive, educational, and evaluative and treatment services to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and their families, to help them improve, restore, and maintain their maximum level of coping.
The Hospice Social Worker utilizes community resources and the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to aid in this process. S/he is responsible for applying the rules and regulations of state and federal regulatory agencies and other certified agencies. Position Specific Responsibilities Explains hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families; obtains Informed Consent and Election
of Benefits documents as requested. Submits appropriate documentation and paperwork to facilities at the completion of patient visits; documentation is completed and submitted timely according to company policy.
Participates as a member of the IDT, including development and implementation of the plan of care. Provides psycho-social support and counseling services to the patient and family; supports the involvement of external counseling resources commensurate with patient/family needs and scope of practice. Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members. Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT. Collaborates with IDT to coordinate psycho-social
care and support for the patient and family to ensure appropriateness, continuity, and quality of care.
Maintains updated, comprehensive care plans which reflect current problems, goals and interventions for patients. Maintains respect for the family's environment and belief systems, and remains nondiscriminatory regarding age, race, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, and other personal matters. Completes initial and ongoing psycho-social backssments for patients; identifies and addresses concerns/ issues related to financial means, insurance, living arrangements/placement for long-term care, caregiver stressors, pre-bereavement and anticipatory grief, and community resource needs.
Facilitates placement in long-term care as warranted and monitors adjustment. Participates in care planning meetings at long-term care facilities. Supports and facilitates advance planning including living will/ POA documents, funeral arrangements, memorial services, and body/ organ donation. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and/or Experience Bachelor of Science in Social Work, or Master of Science in Social Work, degree highly preferred; unless otherwise stated by state specific requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or other field related to social work in addition to one (1) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting and is supervised by an MSW may be considered; unless otherwise stated by state specific requirements. At least one (1) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting highly preferred. Skills Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, colleagues, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy. State Specific Requirements Alabama Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW.
Arizona If independent counseling needed, license required but not mandatory for hospice. California If independent counseling needed, license required but not mandatory for hospice. Georgia BSW from an accredited school of social work is minimum education required but must be supervised by MSW; OR if MSW, must have license if it has been (1) year since graduation. Illinois Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. Indiana Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW.
Kansas Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. Louisiana MSW from an accredited school of social work is minimum education required; AND current valid licensure as a SW in the state (LMSW). Maine Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. Massachusetts Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. Michigan Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW.
Mississippi Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. Missouri BSW from an accredited school of social work is minimum education required but must be supervised by MSW. Montana Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. New Hampshire If independent counseling for clinical social work needed, LCSW required. New Jersey Licensure required to practice social work; LMSW or LCSW.
New Mexico Licensure required to practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW. Ohio Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. Oklahoma Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. South Carolina Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. Texas Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. Virginia If independent counseling for clinical social work needed, LCSW required.
West Virginia Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW. Wisconsin Licensure required to be titled " social worker" or practice social work; LBSW or LCSW. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear.
The colleague frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The colleague is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The colleague must frequently lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
There will be possible exposure to infectious diseases through working with clinical caregivers. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, interactionual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
#LI-NG1Pay Range: $24.19 - $40.32 / hour Associated topics: drug abuse, lmsw, licensed mental health counsel, mental health clinician, nasw, interactionual assault, social services professional, social services specialist, sociology, transitions coach
