Social Worker

RYZE on the Avenue; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

RYZE on the Avenue is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to support residents and families by addressing psychosocial needs and aiding in care and discharge planning.

The role emphasizes advocacy for resident rights, coordination with interdisciplinary teams, and connection to community resources to enhance quality of life. Strong communication and compassionate care are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Illinois social work license or certification preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, healthcare, or social services setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of psychosocial services, discharge planning, resident rights, and community resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services support to residents and families.
• Assess psychosocial needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings with nursing and other departments.
• Assist residents and families with adjustment to the facility and changes in health or living circumstances.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions to appropriate level of care.
• Connect residents and families with community resources and services.
• Advocate for resident rights, dignity, privacy, and independence.
• Assist with advance directives and guardianship concerns.
• Respond to concerns and work with leadership to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation per policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.
• Develop relationships with residents, families, and referral sources.
• Participate in facility meetings and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain compliance with CMS and IDPH requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Documentation & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Illinois social work license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

RYZE on the Avenue -

Job Summary

RYZE on the Avenue is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our team. The Social Worker will provide support to residents and their families by addressing psychosocial needs, assisting with care planning and discharge planning, advocating for resident rights, and connecting residents with appropriate resources and services. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for helping residents maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services support to residents and their families.


• Assess residents' psychosocial needs and assist in developing individualized care plans.


• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention as needed.


• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and collaborate with nursing and other departments.


• Assist residents and families with adjustment to the facility and changes in health or living circumstances.


• Coordinate discharge planning and assist residents with transitioning to the appropriate level of care.


• Connect residents and families with community resources, financial assistance programs, healthcare services, and other support services.


• Advocate for resident rights, dignity, privacy, independence, and quality of life.


• Assist residents with advance directives, guardianship concerns, and other social service needs.


• Respond to resident and family concerns and work with facility leadership to resolve issues appropriately.


• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.


• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.


• Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, community organizations, hospitals, and other referral resources.


• Participate in facility meetings, quality assurance activities, and other interdisciplinary initiatives.


• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS and IDPH requirements.


• Perform other duties as assigned by facility leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field required.


• Social Work licensure or certification in Illinois preferred.


• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, healthcare, or social services setting preferred.


• Strong knowledge of psychosocial services, discharge planning, resident rights, and community resources.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.


• Compassionate, professional, and resident‑focused approach.


• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations professionally.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Life Insurance


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Short-Term Disability Insurance


• Accident Insurance


• Hospital Indemnity Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• On-Demand Pay Option


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Join RYZE on the Avenue!

At RYZE on the Avenue, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our residents and their families. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dedicated healthcare team,