Social Worker

Erickson Senior Living; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion culture

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO plans

401(k) with company match

On-site medical centers

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading senior living organization located in New Providence is looking for a Social Worker to deliver high-quality social work services to residents and their families. The role requires a Social Worker degree, ideally with an MSW and 3+ years of experience in post-acute care, with a focus on geriatrics. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care planning, and providing bereavement support. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in post-acute/long-term care.
• Knowledge of geriatrics and dementia is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments and required documentation.
• Coordinate the Social Work function from admission through discharge.
• Participate in the care plan process with interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide bereavement support to residents and families.
• Monitor psychosocial and medically related social service needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Experience with older adults

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Social Worker degree

MSW preferred

Job description

Social Worker – Erickson Senior Living

Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living – a 20‑acre, continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey – is looking for a resident‑centered Social Worker to join our skilled nursing, long‑term rehab, assisted living, and memory care teams. The role focuses on providing high‑quality social work services to residents and their families.

What We Offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging that reflects our mission, vision and values.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage that includes an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options.
• PTO plans, PLUS company‑paid volunteer hours in compliance with state law.
• 401(k) for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match.
• On‑site medical centers offering wellness visits and sick care for all eligible members.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library.
• Growth opportunities as we expand our community portfolio.
• Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Complete psychosocial assessments, MDS, and other required documentation per policy and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate the Social Work function from admission through discharge, including room changes and transition planning.
• Participate in the care plan process by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and families to develop resident‑centered plans and prescribe psychosocial interventions.
• Provide bereavement support to residents, families, and staff as appropriate.
• Monitor and document psychosocial and medically related social service needs routinely.
• Maintain working knowledge and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and professional standards.
• Investigate and coordinate resolution of grievances and customer service issues, collaborating with residents to facilitate decision‑making at the most appropriate level.

What You Will Need

• Social Worker degree required; MSW preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with older adults in post‑acute/long‑term care, with knowledge of geriatrics and dementia.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.).

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may supersede the requirements listed above.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to 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 protected category under federal, state, or local law.