Senior Care Social Worker — Empower Residents & Families

NexCare WellBridge Senior Living; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical – no deductible or co-pay

Telemedicine services

Generous PTO

Dental & Vision

Holiday Pay

Short Term Disability & Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Leadership support

Job summary

OakPointe Senior Care & Rehab Center in Detroit, MI seeks a Social Worker to provide social services to residents and their families, supporting care planning and referrals to community resources. This role participates in resident care management and helps ensure needs are met through Social Service programming.

The position emphasizes patient- and family-centered support, with opportunities for professional collaboration, ongoing learning, and contribution to EPIC team initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work preferred but not required.
• Licensed in Social Work preferred but not required.
• 1-2 years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting; nursing home experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills and commitment to delivering compassionate, innovative care.
• Team-oriented and dedicated to supporting colleagues and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Identify medically-related social service needs of residents and coordinate appropriate referrals.
• Maintain family contact (with resident's permission) to report changes and participate in care planning.
• Assist residents with financial and legal matters as needed.
• Coordinate discharge planning and arrange home care or transfer processes as required.
• Support residents' individual needs, routines, and preferences through assessment and care planning.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Education

Degree in Social Work

Licensed in Social Work

Job description

OakPointe Senior Care & Rehab Center in Detroit, MI seeks a Social Worker to provide social services to residents and their families, supporting care planning and referrals to community resources. This role participates in resident care management and helps ensure needs are met through Social Service programming.

The position emphasizes patient- and family-centered support, with opportunities for professional collaboration, ongoing learning, and contribution to EPIC team initiatives.