Social Worker
Company Description
Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing services to respond to the emotional needs of residents and their families. The position also assists with resident admission and the referral process. This position reports to the Administrator.
Job Description
- As part of the admission process, meet with the resident and family to review policies on advanced directives, resident rights, and discrimination.
- Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of Resident problems/needs.
- Provide/arrange for social work services as indicate by resident/family needs.
- Assist residents, as needed, with financial planning.
- Keep the resident's family informed of resident problems, personal needs, transfers, and changes of level assignment.
- Maintain a current list of community resources to facilitate referrals.
- Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of social work practice in job situations. Able to establish criteria to assure that services provided meet established standards of quality.
- Demonstrate satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact with residents, families, community and interdisciplinary staff.
- Demonstrate assessment skills sufficient to evaluate residents' behavior, to collect data to evaluate psycho- social needs, risk factors for psycho- social deterioration and residents' responses to interventions. Able to interpret and explain resident behavior to staff in way that fosters understanding, facilitates treatment and respect for resident rights and minimizes use of chemical and physical restraints.
- Implement social service interventions that achieve treatment goals, address resident needs, link social supports, physical care and physical environment to enhance quality of life.
Qualifications
Level of Formal Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Area of Study: Social Services Preferred
License: LSX or LSW required
Years of Experience: 2+ years
Type of Experience: Experience in social services, experience in gerontology is a bonus
Technical Competencies: Basic computer skills
Skills and Ability:
• Ability to effectively communication and actively listen.
• Multi-tasking skills, and good organizational skills.
Personal Attributes: Professional demeanor, understand, ability to empathize
Additional Information
Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.
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Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? At Senior Lifestyle, we’re looking for a compassionate Social Worker to join our team at our Auburn, ME location. With a mission that emphasizes HEART—Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect, and Teamwork—we’re seeking someone who can connect with our residents and their families with genuine empathy and care. In this vital role, you’ll be responsible for not only meeting with residents and their families to discuss crucial aspects like advanced directives and resident rights but also conducting thorough social services evaluations to identify specific needs. Your insights will influence the social work services we provide, and you’ll play a key role in assisting with financial planning as needed, maintaining open lines of communication regarding resident updates, and coordinating referrals to community resources. To succeed, you should come equipped with a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Social Services, and at least two years of relevant experience. Your ability to interact with diverse groups—from residents to interdisciplinary staff—will ensure that everyone’s needs are met with the utmost professionalism. If you’re looking to engage in meaningful work and help enhance the quality of life for seniors, then this position at Senior Lifestyle might just be the perfect fit for you!
Every day Senior Lifestyle's caring team members purposefully brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with dedication to our Core Values: HEART - Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect and Teamwork.
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