Social Worker

Avon Healthcare Services Ltd; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Healthcare Services Ltd in Dearborn, MI is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to advocate for residents in a busy long-term care community. You will support admissions, discharge planning, care planning, and transitions, coordinating with families and hospital resources.

Join an established Social Work Department that emphasizes resident-centered care, team collaboration, and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LLMSW) preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate, resident-centered care commitment.

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

Empathy

Education

LMSW or LLMSW licensure

Job description

Social Worker – Long-Term Care

Join a Collaborative Team That Makes a Difference Every Day!

Are you passionate about advocating for seniors and helping residents and families navigate life's transitions? We're looking for a compassionate, organized, and team-oriented Social Worker to join our busy, fast-paced long-term care community.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established Social Work Department who work together to provide exceptional support, ensuring our residents receive the highest quality of care throughout their stay.

What You'll Do

• 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.

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.

Why Join Our Team?

• Work alongside an experienced and supportive team of Social Workers.

• Collaborative interdisciplinary environment where your voice is valued.

• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and families.

• Stable, growing organization committed to quality care.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.

• Paid time off, health, dental, vision, 401k with 10% Match, and more.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make an impact every day, we'd love to meet you!