Social Worker/Social Services Designee

Baptist Health & Rehab, a Cassia community, is hiring a Social Worker or Social Services Designee to join our compassionate care team. This role offers flexible scheduling, making it a great fit for someone seeking meaningful work while maintaining work-life balance. At Baptist, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that values empathy, communication, and resident-centered care.

As a Social Worker or Social Services Designee, you will provide emotional support and advocacy for residents and families, assist with care planning, and help address psychosocial needs throughout the resident experience. You’ll work closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth admissions, ongoing support, and effective discharge planning. The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, and committed to enhancing quality of life for the residents we serve.

Position Type: Part-Time

Shifts Available:  Flexible schedule

Location: 3400 Nebraska Drive, Bismarck, ND 58503

Social Worker/ Social Service Designee Responsibilities:

• Provide social services support to approximately 140 residents and their families addressing medical, emotional, physical, and psychosocial needs.
• Assist with MDS processes, including BIMS & PHQ-9.
• Coordinate social services across the facility, including individualized plans of care, counseling, follow-up services, and behavioral or psychiatric support plans.
• Act as a liaison and advocate for residents, ensuring basic human and resident rights are upheld and maintained.
• Participate in admissions, discharge planning, and appropriate referrals to support smooth transitions of care.
• Provide resources and referrals to residents, families, and staff as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team, including working in conjunction with two full-time Social Workers.
• Provide PRN coverage for Social Workers during vacation or planned absences.
• Assist residents with adjustment to the community, including conducting tours and orientation support.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to compassion, excellence, and quality care.

• Licensed Social Worker preferred; however, candidates without a degree will be considered for a Social Worker Designee role
• Experience working in LTC preferred.
• Must have a strong social service background.
• Must have knowledge of state and federal guidelines related to long-term care and resident rights.
• Excellent customer service.
• Team player and self-starter.
• Successful candidates will be mission-minded with excellent communication skills.

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members 
• Pet Insurance

About Us: 

Baptist Health & Rehab, an award winning 140-bed senior care campus, known as the “best of the best” senior care home, grants many opportunities and benefits for our workers. Our collaborative approach ensures comfort, security, and well-being. At Baptist, you'll feel like family. We prioritize your quality of life and opportunity to grow with tuition assistance, in-house training, work/life balance, and coaching to help you thrive. We’re proud recipients of the 2025 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights, ranking in the top of senior care providers and earning perfect scores in all 16 categories. We’re also consistently voted #1 Best Nursing Home by the Bismarck Tribune.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.baptistbismarck.org/jobs/

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.