Social Worker
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About the job
Social Worker
The Orchards is currently seeking a Social Worker to join our team.
Social Worker Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning social services programs
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to plan social services programs for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neurological and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, and infectious diseases if applicable
- Promptly follows-up on admission inquiries, evaluates and assesses the needs of prospective residents to determine appropriateness of facility placement
Social Worker Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in Social Work in a large LTC setting preferred
- BSW or MSW preferred, or Bachelors degree in related field
- At least one year experience in Social Work field required
Director of Social Services Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
From The Orchards at Samaritan's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About The Orchards at Samaritan
The Orchards at Samaritan is a 120 (source: Medicare Care Compare: The Orchards at Samaritan)-bed nursing home in Detroit, MI, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: The Orchards at Samaritan
Based in Detroit, MIHires in MichiganPay on its listings: 33.3% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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