Job Position: Healthcare Social Worker
Location: Black Mountain, NC 28711
Pay Rate: $25.00-$30/hr. DOE
Shift: 1st, 8:30a-5p Monday-Friday
Temporary (approx. 12-16 weeks) – Maternity leave coverage
Start: July 1st to allow for ~1 month of training.
Friday Services is seeking to fill a temporary Social Worker position in Black Mountain, NC. This temporary full-time role is essential to supporting the psychosocial well-being of residents in a senior care setting during a maternity leave coverage period. You will play a critical part in assessing residents’ social needs, coordinating admissions, advocating for their rights, and collaborating with the care team to ensure each resident receives personalized, high-quality care. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of older adults while working within a compassionate, multidisciplinary environment.
What You’ll Do
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Conduct social assessments and develop individualized care plans for each resident.
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Coordinate admissions: manage wait list, pre‑admission interviews, tours, and paperwork.
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Serve as an advocate for Residents’ Rights; resolve resident and family concerns.
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Lead discharge planning and referrals to community resources.
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Collaborate daily with the Health Center Administrator, Director of Nursing Services, and interdisciplinary Care Plan Team.
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Maintain departmental policies, quality‑assurance initiatives, and budget tracking.
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Participate in case management, ethics, and QA committees; contribute to campus‑wide meetings.
What You Bring
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Education: Bachelor’s in Social Work or related human‑services field (preferred).
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Experience: At least 2 years working with older‑adult populations.
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Licenses: Valid NC driver’s license with clear record for occasional facility‑vehicle use.
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Skills & Traits: Resident‑focused, ethical, flexible, strong verbal/written communication, solid time‑management, and the ability to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary team.
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Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs, move intermittently throughout the shift, and assist residents safely.
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