Resident Services Social Worker

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion culture

Medical, dental and vision packages

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

Education assistance and courses

Job summary

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living, located in North Dallas, Texas, seeks a Resident Services Coordinator to elevate resident engagement and psychosocial support within a continuing care community.

Responsibilities include assessing residents, referring to appropriate services, and coordinating care to ensure safety and quality of life for residents. Requires 3+ years in healthcare social work with a focus on geriatric populations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of social work experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a senior setting.
• Knowledge of the geriatric population and dementia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to residents in need of psychosocial or supportive services and refer as needed.
• Conduct assessments of potential residents to determine suitability.
• Recommend appropriate residency levels and coordinate care planning.
• Assess and resolve issues regarding residents’ care and safety.
• Develop referral networks within the community for available services.
• Educate residents on Advanced Directives and document completion.

Skills

Social work experience

Resident engagement

Care coordination

Geriatrics knowledge

Job description

Location:

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Resident Services Coordinator to bring their passion for resident engagement into our community.

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

• Responding to residents in need of psychosocial or supportive services, through direct referral or by the review of incident reports
• Conducting assessments of potential residents
• Recommending appropriate levels of residency
• Assessing and resolving issues regarding residents’ care and safety
• Developing referral networks within the community for available services
• Educating residents in the importance of Advanced Directives and completion of documents

Compensation: Commensurate upon experience starting at 60,000 Annually

What you will need

• Minimum of 3 years of social work experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in senior setting.
• Knowledge of the geriatric population and dementia is preferred.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Highland Springs is a beautiful 89-acre continuing care retirement community in North Dallas, Texas. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Highland Springs helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.