{"id":20427,"date":"2026-06-03T12:55:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/city-of-portland-licensed-social-worker\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T11:46:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:46:30","slug":"city-of-portland-licensed-social-worker","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/city-of-portland-licensed-social-worker\/","title":{"rendered":"City of Portland – Licensed Social Worker"},"content":{"rendered":"

City of Portland – Licensed Social Worker<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Barron Center – $1,500 sign on bonus for external applicants<\/p>\n

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About the City of Portland:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners.<\/p>\n

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Job Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Barron Center is a long-term care facility, owned and operated by the City of Portland, and is Maine\u2019s largest skilled nursing facility. We have an excellent reputation for fostering a caring and creative work environment, and now is your chance to have the job you always wanted – being part of a team who makes a difference in the lives of our residents. This position involves professional social work with long-term care residents and their families, assisting in their adjustment to the facility, and working as a team member to provide for and assure quality of life for facility residents. Qualified candidates will have at least one year of experience in long-term care or within geriatric care work, including knowledge of community resources. The Licensed Social Worker designation is required for consideration and hire.<\/p>\n

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Duties & Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2022 Shares responsibility for telephone and walk-in referrals.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Provides appropriate community referrals.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Meets with residents and their family upon admission, determines psychosocial needs, and formulates an appropriate care plan.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Visits residents on a regular and as-needed basis.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Maintains contact with families, involving them in resident\u2019s care as appropriate.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Acts as an advocate for residents and their rights.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Participates in team conferences and psychiatric consultations.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Works as discharge planner arranging for services at time of discharge.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Responsible for preparing and maintaining social service documentation in accordance with State regulations.<\/p>\n

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Required Skills & Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2022 Bachelors Degree in Social Work or a related field. Licensed Social Worker designation is required.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Minimum one year experience in long term care or geriatric care work<\/p>\n

\u2022 Experience in family or group counseling<\/p>\n

\u2022 Working knowledge of social services system and community social resources<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ability to prepare complete and valid case records<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ability to apply policies and procedures to specific cases.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ability to assist families and individuals with social and economic planning.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other social workers, institutional and public officials, and other community contacts<\/p>\n

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Expected Hours\/Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.<\/p>\n

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Application deadline extended – applications accepted until June 12, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment physical exam. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.<\/p>\n

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Salary & Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This is a union position – CEBA, Grade 15 – Starting salary range is $25.95 – $29.28 per hour, based on experience.<\/p>\n

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The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.<\/p>\n

City benefits include:<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives<\/p>\n

\u2022 Thirteen paid holidays<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sick, vacation, and personal leave<\/p>\n

\u2022 Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances<\/p>\n

\u2022 Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan<\/p>\n

\u2022 Use of City recreation facilities<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fitness Reimbursement<\/p>\n

\u2022 Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College<\/p>\n

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If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.<\/p>\n

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