Community Social Worker

Essex Meadows; Centerbrook (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Resident sponsored educationalScholar

Employee assistance program

Free electric vehicle chargingstations

Daily Pay

An exceptional work environment

Job summary

Essex Meadows in Essex, CT is seeking a part-time Community Social Worker to support resident care planning and coordinate services across the continuum of care. This role requires collaboration with residents, families, physicians, and staff to ensure clear communication and coordinated care.

You will maintain confidential records, assist residents in accessing resources, support wellness initiatives, and help coordinate short- and long-term stays within higher levels of care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, or a related field.
• Licensure as a Social Worker in Connecticut is preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in long-term care, transitional care, memory care, or equivalent healthcare settings preferred.
• Proficiency in technology including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of resident care and services across the community’s continuum of care
• Serve as a liaison between residents, families, physicians, and community staff to ensure clear communication and coordination of care
• Maintain accurate, current, and confidential social service documentation and resident records
• Assist residents in accessing internal and external resources
• Support Social Services in ensuring advanced directives are completed, updated, and properly maintained in resident records
• Support resident wellbeing by assisting with wellness initiatives
• Coordinate short-term and long-term stays within higher levels of care

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position: Community Social Worker

Schedule: Part Time 16 hours

Pay: Starting at $30/hr. - DOQ

Location: Essex, CT

Who We Are:

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadowsleads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

You Will Enjoy:

• 401(k) with company match
• Resident sponsored educational scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Free electric vehicle charging stations
• Daily Pay - Work today, get paid today
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Here are a few of the responsibilities of a Community Social Worker:

• Support coordination of resident care and services across the community's continuum of care
• Serve as a liaison between residents, families, physicians, and community staff to ensure clear communication and coordination of care
• Maintain accurate, current, and confidential social service documentation and resident records
• Assist residents in accessing internal and external resources
• Support Social Services in ensuring advanced directives are completed, updated, and properly maintained in resident records
• Support resident wellbeing by assisting with wellness initiatives
• Coordinate short-term and long-term stays within higher levels of care

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have

• Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, or a related field
• Licensure as a Social Worker in Connecticut ispreferred
• 2-3 years of experience in long-term care, transitional care, memory care, or equivalent healthcare settings preferred
• Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

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