Social Worker, Full-time

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer paid life & disability

PTO & six holidays

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

Fitness center access

Life & AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance & scholarships

Employee assistance program

Legal services & home/auto insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services is seeking a Social Worker to identify and address the social, psychological, spiritual, and emotional needs of residents across assigned units.

The role emphasizes compliance with residents' rights and relevant regulations, coordination with care teams, and advocacy. A BA/BSW and state licensure are required, with experience in geriatric social work preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a BA or BSW in Social Work, Psychology or Sociology.
• Licensed by State Board of Social Work.
• Two years of geriatric social work experience.
• Membership in MNH-SWA encouraged.
• Ability to communicate in English with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess psycho-social strengths/needs of residents on unit and maintain a social history.
• Provide counseling to residents and families; orient families to the facility.
• Attend and facilitate family, discharge and patient care conferences.
• Coordinate discharge planning, transfers, and room changes as appropriate.
• Advocate for residents, including guardianship or POA where needed.
• Complete required documentation including MDS and quarterly summaries.
• Participate in admissions committee and other quality care meetings.
• Assist in marketing to prospective residents and maintain relations with referral sources.
• Develop and facilitate education/support groups as requested.
• Complete social service paperwork on admission and PSDA requirements.

Skills

BA/BSW in SW/PSY/SOC

State Social Work license

Geriatric social work experience

MNH-SWA encouraged

English communication

Interpersonal/empowerment

Education

BA or BSW in Social Work/Psychology/Sociology

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities is seeking a Social Worker. This position is accountable for identifying the social, psychological, spiritual and emotional strengths and needs of residents and the provision of services to meet such needs for all residents on assigned units, thus alleviating the trauma associated with nursing home placement. This position has the responsibility for assuring compliance with the Resident’s Bill of Rights, the Patient’s Self-Determination Act as well as meeting the requirements of the State and Federal regulations and facility policies and procedures on a continuing basis. This position cooperates with other facility disciplines in the carrying out of responsibilities and assuring that the needs of the residents are being met in a pleasant working atmosphere.

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities is seeking a Social Worker. This position is accountable for identifying the social, psychological, spiritual and emotional strengths and needs of residents and the provision of services to meet such needs for all residents on assigned units, thus alleviating the trauma associated with nursing home placement. This position has the responsibility for assuring compliance with the Resident’s Bill of Rights, the Patient’s Self-Determination Act as well as meeting the requirements of the State and Federal regulations and facility policies and procedures on a continuing basis. This position cooperates with other facility disciplines in the carrying out of responsibilities and assuring that the needs of the residents are being met in a pleasant working atmosphere.

In This Role, The Social Worker Will

• Assess the psycho-social strengths and needs of residents on the unit to which the social worker is assigned. Develop and maintain a social history, which becomes a part of the resident’s permanent medical record.
• Provide intensive and/or continuing counseling services to residents and families on assigned nursing unit during the adjustment period of placement and thereafter as needed. Assist in orientation of families to the facility.
• Attend and facilitate family conferences, discharge conferences and patient care conferences.
• Maintain an awareness of community resources. Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies. Coordinate discharge planning, transfers and room changes of residents for whom it is appropriate.
• Serve as an advocate for residents, including those instances in which appointment of a legal conservator, guardian, durable power of attorney or trustee is appropriate.
• Complete required documentation, including MDS and quarterly summaries.
• Serve as a member of the admissions committee. Participate in other committees and attend meetings, which have a direct impact on quality care for residents.
• Assist as needed in marketing the facility to prospective residents, their families and the community at large. Maintain communication and positive working relationships with referral sources. Demonstrate an attitude of customer service in all situations.
• Develop and facilitate education/support groups as requested.
• Complete necessary social service paperwork on admission and/or as needed, i.e. PSDA. Residents Bill of Rights, facility policies and electronic submission of MDS data, etc.
• Provide in-service education on PSDA requirements advance directives, resident’s rights, etc.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Graduate with a BA or BSW degree in the fields of Social Work, Psychology or Sociology.
• Licensed by State Board of Social Work
• Genuine interest and concern fore senior adults and who supports the overall mission of Covenant Retirement Communities.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbally) in English with residents, families and staff.
• Two years experience in geriatric social work. Membership in MNH-SWA is strongly encouraged.
• A warm, outgoing personality who is able to establish and maintain effective relationships, is sensitive to people and their needs, is non-judgmental and able to accept people of all races, cultures, creeds and ethnic groups.
• Ability to promote the continued growth and development of each person to their full potential.
• Ability to organize work and follow through on assigned duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. Must be Ability to work within standard policies and procedures.
• Understand and follow all regulatory and corporate policies related to confidentiality of the resident’s medical, financial and personal information.

Compensation Pay Range

$24.84 - $33.84 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $24.84 - $33.84 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
• Life, AD&D
• Tuition assistance and scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
• Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.