Social Worker (per diem) - Senior Living

Senior Living Communities LLC; Bridgewater (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel Circle is seeking a Social Worker to coordinate admissions and discharges and support the Social Services for residents. The role involves working with theHealthcare Team to ensure administrative tasks are completed, maintaining resident rosters, and handling financial updates for private pay residents.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with 1-2 years healthcare experience; two years in a similar social work role is preferred, ideally with long-term care or rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required.
• 1-2 years related healthcare experience preferred.
• Two years of long-term care or rehab experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with discharge planning and related administrative tasks.
• Coordinate admissions/discharges with the Healthcare Team.
• Maintain contact with hospitals, doctors and outside agencies for admissions.
• Coordinate forms for admissions and maintain resident roster.
• Update financial records for private pay residents.
• Complete sections of the MDS and participate in training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Electronic records

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Laurel Circle, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work® and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose Laurel Circle?

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We’re looking for a Social Worker:

This position coordinates or performs the necessary administrative functions regarding the admissions/discharges of residents in Healthcare. Also assists in the organization and planning of the Social Services provided for residents of this community.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with the responsibilities and functions delineated in the discharge plan.
• Ensures that the administrative and clerical functions related to the admission and/or discharge of residents is carried out to completion by coordinating efforts with the Healthcare Team Members.
• Maintains appropriate contact with hospitals, doctors and outside agencies to facilitate admissions.
• Coordinates all forms needed for admissions.
• Maintains state required resident roster.
• Coordinates financial updates for private pay residents.
• Completes appropriate section of the MDS.
• Participate and attend all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work:

• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.
• This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.
• The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.
• This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

TRAVEL:

No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• 1-2 years related experience in a Healthcare setting.
• Two years’ experience in a similar social work position required.
• Two years of long-term care or rehabilitation experience desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility..