Social Worker, Discharge Planner

Social Worker / Discharge Planner

Allentown, PA

At Phoebe Ministries Allentown, we’re more than a workplace – we’re a community rooted in compassion and excellence, dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents.

Why You'll Love Working with Phoebe Ministries:

1. 🏥 Comprehensive Health Coverage – Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
2. 💰 Competitive Pay – Earn rewarding pay for your skills and flexibility!
3. 📚 Tuition Reimbursement – Advance your career with our support.
4. 🕒 Generous Paid Annual Leave – PLUS the ability to sell back unused time twice a year!
5. 🎂 Paid Day Off for Your Birthday – Because your day is worth celebrating!
6. 🎉 Employee Appreciation Events – Anniversary awards, recognition gift cards, and more.
7. 🌟 Mission-Driven Culture – Join a team rooted in respect, integrity, and service.

Responsibilities for a Social Worker / Discharge Planner with Phoebe Allentown:

Responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient needs to allow for successful discharge to appropriate level of care. Works with interdisciplinary team to plan for discharge and set up appropriate community services; works with team to decrease potential for hospital readmissions. Serves as a liaison between the facility and the patient and their family. Provides various social work services to patients/residents; coordinates work within department as well as with other departments; assists with completion of resident MDS process; follows through with assignments; provides periodic reports to supervisor and others as requested.

Requirements for a Social Worker / Discharge Planner with Phoebe Allentown:

1. The ability to deliver excellent customer service to all residents, families, and coworkers.
2. B.A. or B.S. degree in social work or related field
3. Minimum one (1) year experience in discharge planning, long term care nursing, social work, or related discipline
4. Competence with MDS completion; familiarity with interdisciplinary care planning. Experience with discharge planning. Working knowledge of Pennsylvania Department of Health long-term care regulations.

Candidates who excel are those who can thrive in a positive and respectful Customer Driven Culture while embodying the organization’s Faith in Action Mission, Vision, and Values.

Phoebe is an equal opportunity employer.