Social Worker

Querencia; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities in Austin, TX is hiring a Social Worker to assess psycho-social needs, participate in care planning, and support residents and families. The role involves documenting, coordinating services, and advocating for residents' rights within regulatory standards.

Requirements include an MSW (CSWE-accredited) with 1 year in healthcare, or a BSW with 3 years in healthcare, plus Licensed Social Worker per state regulations. Community focus and compassionate service are essential.

Qualifications

• MSW (CSWE-accredited) with 1 year healthcare experience
• BSW with 3 years healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• Assess psycho-social needs and related data for residents' illness and care
• Attend care planning meetings and complete social service documentation (MDS, care plans) timely
• Assist in inquiry process, move-in coordination, and paperwork completion
• Conduct tours and follow welcome procedures for new move-ins
• Visit new residents to introduce self, explain community and move-in packet
• Provide a high level of resident engagement
• Complete documentation for advance care planning and directives
• Coordinate with residents, families, and external providers for in-house services
• Advocate for residents' rights and dignity
• Provide training to departments on resident rights

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

BSW + 3 years healthcare experience

Job description

Community: Querencia at Barton Creek (Address: 2500 Barton Creek Blvd Austin, Texas 78735)

Pay Range $59,600.00-$81,900.00+ Annual

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences. At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission.

Position Summary

Join our talented team as our new Social Worker today! A few details about the role:

• Assess and document psycho-social needs and pertinent social data about personal and family problems related to resident illness and care, and actions taken to meet resident needs.
• Attend resident care planning meetings and accurately complete social service documentation, including MDS and care plans in a timely manner, in accordance with community policies and procedures, state and federal laws.
• Assist in the inquiry process, move‑in coordination, and paperwork completion processes.
• Conduct tours as needed and follow welcome procedures for all new move‑ins.
• Visit all new residents upon move‑ins to introduce self, community, and review move‑in packet, verify insurance coverage and inform of any extra costs for non‑covered services.
• Provide a high level of resident engagement.
• Complete all required documentation pertaining to advance care planning to include assisting with completion of Advanced Directives per regulatory standards and compliance.
• Coordinate with residents, families, team members, and other outside agencies/providers for in‑house services as needed and move‑out planning activities.
• Act as a resident advocate asserting and safeguarding the human and civil rights of the residents and their families while fostering human dignity and personal worth.
• Provide training and support to departments and team members regarding resident rights.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and one year experience in a health care setting, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field and three years’ experience in a health care setting.
• Licensed Social Worker required by community and/or state regulations.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you’ll find more than a career, you’ll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission‑driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer