Resident Care Social Worker – Long-Term Care Team

Riverside-Commons; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Riverside-Commons in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to advocate for residents and guide families through admissions, care planning, and transitions within a busy long-term care community.

You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, and other departments to ensure quality, resident-centered care and compliant documentation, while supporting families during difficult transitions.

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LLMSW) preferred, but experienced non-licensed candidates with long-term care social services experience are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate, positive attitude with a strong commitment to resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for residents' emotional, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs.
• Assist residents and families with admissions, care planning, transitions, and community resources.
• Coordinate safe and effective discharge planning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, and other departments.
• Support residents and families through difficult situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Help ensure compliance with all applicable long-term care regulations.

Skills

LMSW preferred

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Empathy

Job description

Riverside-Commons in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to advocate for residents and guide families through admissions, care planning, and transitions within a busy long-term care community.

You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, and other departments to ensure quality, resident-centered care and compliant documentation, while supporting families during difficult transitions.