SOCIAL WORKER 5 B

About the Department

Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of social services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a role as a Social Worker 5-B employee that combines social service and excellence with genuine care for those who served.  This position serves as manager for skilled and intermediate care for Medicare veterans. 

Position Duties

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:

A master's degree in social work followed by four years of social services experience.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

• Supervise Case Manager for medically complex, intermediate and skilled care including Medicare veteran units with a caseload of veterans with multiple psychiatric, substance abuse, behavioral and medical problems. Resident care in a 156-bed long-term care facility.
• Assure Case Managers escort and assist veterans to medical and other appointments. 
• Responsible for admissions protocol involving financial affairs, medical records and placement on their assigned units and manage other Social Service staff. 
• Investigates and reports resident complaints and incidents, recommending corrective actions and collaborating with Supervisor.
• Assure Case Managers updates veterans face sheet, represents department ay monthly Residents meetings. 

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation: Based on experience

Premium Pay: $2.00/HR - Worked Hours Only  

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scores required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Name of Contact Person - CATHY W. SULLIVAN

Agency/Department Name - HUMAN RESOURCES/SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME

Mailing Address - 4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084

Phone Number - 985-479-4080

 The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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