Social Worker

JOB VACANCY NOTICE

     DATE:                           April 20,2026

      JOB TITLE                     Social Worker                                         

DUTIES AND 

REQUIREMENTS: Reports to the Assistant Administrator. Meet new residents and families and completes social history/assessment. Completes MDS assessments and develops care plans for mood, behavior, and psychological components. Completes quarterly progress notes and routine charting. Reviews advance directives and assists with implementation of new directives and Polst forms. Attends house report meeting daily and follows up on social services related issues. Refers residents for psychological/psychiatric services, including completion of involuntary petitions as needed for admission for inpatient psychiatric treatment. Refers residents for palliative and hospice care. Files abuse/complaint reports and all necessary investigation and follow up. Provides crisis intervention and assists in referral/admission process. Promotes Residents Rights. Coordinates discharge assessment and planning. Participate in the quality assurance process. Provide in-service for staff, residents, and families as needed. participates in the Bereavement Team. Attends and participates in Medicare, Discharge Planning and Psychotropic meetings. Completes Trauma Screenings and identifies the need for further assessment and appropriate services. Reviews and completes PASRR assessments. Supports the Admission Department. All other duties assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or another related field required. Excellent charting, verbal, and communication skills required. Two (2) years related experience required, nursing home experience preferred. Managerial experience preferred. Licensed or clinical social work preferred. Knowledge of Point Click Care medical software preferred. Pre-employment physical, drug screening, and a background check are required.

      DEPARTMENT             Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County 

STARTING RATE:         $50.000 (Minimum Compensation) -$60,000 (Maximum Compensation) (Exempt)

BENEFITS                      Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, short/long term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, vacation, and tuition reimbursement program. https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-and-Compensations   

APPLY TO:                     Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County

Human Resources Department

421 Doris Avenue Joliet IL, 60433 

(815) 768-8416 (facsimile)

jobs@willcounty.gov

APPLY BY:                     Open until filled

  Completed Will County Employment Application, Resume may be submitted by mail, fax or hand delivered.  Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the selection process. Post-Offer/Pre-Employment drug test required – Other Post-Offer/Pre-Employment qualifications are dependent upon specific position requirements and will be clearly communicated to incumbent. The County of Will is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify the Department of Human Resources in advance at 815-727-8714.