Social Worker

Otterbein Cridersville; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Discounts

Employee Sponsorship Crisis Fund

EAP

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife in Michigan seeks a dedicated Social Worker to enhance the quality of life for residents. You will build psychosocial profiles, participate in care planning, involve families, and support transitions of care.

Benefits include comprehensive medical options, PTO, 401(k) with match, tuition assistance, and strong opportunities to grow within a nonprofit organization serving seniors.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education preferred.
• MI Licensed Social Worker.
• 2 years related work experience, preferably in a nursing home.

Responsibilities

• Know each resident and their family including psychosocial profile and understanding of family dynamics.
• Participate in care planning for resident needs.
• Ensure out-of-facility activities are available to residents.
• Understand and complete MDSs timely and accurately.
• Lead the Grievance Committee and follow up on concerns.

Education

Post-secondary education preferred

MI Licensed Social Worker

2 years related work experience in nursing home setting

Job description

Join Otterbein SeniorLife – a place that ignites your passion. You’ll find days filled with opportunities and memorable experiences. Become part of a team dedicated to caring for others. Career opportunities available for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Culinary, Maintenance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and more.

Where Purpose Lives

Working Together for the Residents

At Otterbein, you are not just an “employee”; you are a partner in care. We believe in working together toward a common goal. Our focus is on person-centered care that honors both residents and their choices. Join a community of talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing individuals, among many other wonderful qualities.

What Makes a Meaningful, Rewarding Career?

It’s when you become a part of something bigger. You’re advancing and growing. You’re making a positive impact on the lives of others. It’s when you discover what you were born to do. It’s where you want to be. That’s Otterbein.

Life at Otterbein is progressive, supportive, fun, and inspiring.

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with company match
• Employee-sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  *Benefits may vary based on position and location.
• Person-centered care
• Low staff-to-resident ratio
• Modern, state-of-the‑art communities
• Top-quality equipment
• Safety programs in place
• Online employee platform for peer recognition and engagement
• And more!
• Company-paid CNA classes
• Training programs
• Strong “promote from within” philosophy
• Locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan

The role of the Social Worker is to create an environment in the home that provides opportunity for the community members to enjoy the highest possible quality of life and provides psychosocial support to residents, families, and partners, which will enhance the quality of life for residents and will promote the health of the intentional community of home.

Shift: Full-Time

• Know each resident and their family including a psychosocial profile of the resident and an understanding of the family members and dynamics
• Participates in care planning for resident needs
• Assures that out of facility activities are available to residents.
• Understand and complete MDSs timely and accurately
• Lead the Grievance Committee, hearing any resident concerns and following up on them timely
• Ability to complete investigations with the assistance of the Executive Director
• Provide annual education on Abuse, Neglect, and Misappropriation
• Issue NOMNC, and ABN information and allow for appeal process.
• Support and encourage social work interns as needed
• Includes families in the planning process
• Understands the process for Medicaid Waiver and helps support transitions of care
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the programs and activities
• Weekly support to each level of care in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Nursing
• Completes PAS/RR and LOCs on admission
• Documents in accordance with the organization’s policies
• Complete admission assessments and resident discharges
• Performs any other duties as assigned
• Case management

Skills

The following are skills needed to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of providing care to residents. The ability to:

• Recognize the autonomy and dignity of all residents.
• Communicate a sense of caring, concern, and dignity for residents.
• Understand how to place decision-making in the hands of the residents whenever possible and appropriate.
• Make prompt and accurate judgments with regard to resident care and emergencies.
• Work and communicate effectively as part of the self-directed work team.

Qualifications

Education: Post-secondary education preferred

Licensure: MI Licensed Social Worker

• Experience: 2 years related work experience preferably in a nursing home setting

BENEFITS*

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in‑home care, and hospice services.

In accordance with the Transparency in Coverage (TIC) regulations, partners can find health plan machine-readable files (MRF) here: