Social Worker
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Job Description
Social Worker
Come join us at Kahl Home! We are a Faith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm since 1955. Our state-of-the-art services, amenities, and excellent staff make Kahl Home a premier nursing facility in the Quad Cities.
We are seeking to hire a Social Worker.
Social Worker Qualifications
- Must have at least 3 years of Long Term Care experience.
- IA Social Worker License or a Master's Degree in Social Work.
- Knowledge of MDS 3.0 and Point Click Care Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
- Read, write, and speak English fluently.
Social Worker Job Summary
- Assist with necessary documentation for the resident’s admission to the facility.
- Evaluate and address resident needs and concerns.
- Facilitate patient/family discharge to next level of care.
- Complete required documentation in PCC.
- Interview Resident and family to assess resident psycho-social strengths/ weaknesses.
- Update resident files/charts with the Discharge Plan, Progress Notes, Plan of Care and Assessment.
- Participate in the Interdisciplinary Care Conference Meetings to assess and review Residents’ progress.
- Assist resident and/or family members with issues concerning but not limited to emotional and financial needs.
- Assist in communication with families and notify them of new and apparent needs or any changes of the level of care.
- Conduct duties of the Admission Coordinator when coordinator is not available.
This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.
We aim to create a supportive workplace where you are valued, compensated fairly and provided the tools to thrive!
Kahl Home Can Offer You
- Competitive Compensation
- Next-Day Pay Option
- Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
- Health (Aetna) PPO or HSA with employer contribution
- Fully paid Vision and Dental (Single Plan)
- Flexible Spending Account and AFLAC insurances
- Benefits available 1st of the mo. following 30 days
- Fully paid Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program with Discount marketplace
- Generous Paid-Time-Off
Please consider joining our team working where The Difference is Love℠!
Kahl Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
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Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker will evaluate resident needs, facilitate discharge planning, and manage documentation within the facility's electronic medical records system. They will also participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and assist families with emotional and financial concerns.
Requirements
Candidates must possess at least 3 years of long-term care experience and hold an Iowa Social Worker license or a Master's degree in Social Work. Proficiency in MDS 3.0 and Point Click Care software is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $73k (middle half $65k–$83k)311 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Iowa | 48 active | 6,571 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 32% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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