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Senior Social Worker

Flagstaff, AZ

12.0 Months

Full-Time $17-$22/hr

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Posted: Jun 11, 2026

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Position Overview

Job Summary:

We are looking for a compassionate Senior Social Worker

Your contribution:
Outstanding Service: Provide the best assistance to veterans to improve their quality of life
Continuous Improvement: Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the client Management System to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
Team Collaboration: Work with other professionals to use your expertise while improving your knowledge, skills, and abilities

Job Duties:
Plans, organizes and supervises the social services program of the State Veteran Home
Ensures timely completion of assessments and documentation per federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures
Ensures compliance with the PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) process Supervises subordinate staff to ensure the goals and objectives of the work unit are met
Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of the Social Services staff
Reviews and evaluates job performance of staff through monthly 1 on 1 coaching sessions and annual performance appraisals
Addresses staff problems and recommends disciplinary actions
Interviews and selects staff Oversees clinically appropriate discharge planning to ensure it is safe and communicated effectively to all involved stakeholders
Monitors Medicare notices to ensure timely delivery to beneficiaries per federal law
Completes consults for referrals to specialist at the Veterans Administration (VA)
Works with residents, families, and staff to ensure that veterans/members are treated in accordance with Resident’s Rights
Assists in projecting department budget working within budget parameters and monitors expenditures
Maintains a personal caseload of assigned veterans/members
Attends and participates in various meetings and serves on committees

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
CMS, and State regulatory standards
Social Services programs and principles of social work
Geriatric psychiatric issues
Geriatric disease processes
Side effects of psychotropic medications
Physical and chemical restraints
Community resources
Governmental policies and programs that affect our clientele
Long-term care billing standards
MDS system

Skills in:
Verbal and written communication
Counseling
Case management
Resident assessment
Developing care plans
Analytical skills
Problem solving
Supervision and management

Ability to:
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels
Utilize the facility's IT program and maintain and record assessments and care plans
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Selective Preference(s):
Master’s degree in social work REQURED
One year of supervisory experience in a health care setting
Experience in long-term care

Notes:

Onsite

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Health Insurance

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401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

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