Join a nationwide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities as a Social Worker. This position is responsible for identifying and addressing the social, psychological, spiritual, and emotional needs of residents. The Social Worker will provide vital services to help residents adjust to nursing home placement and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment and Counseling:
- Assess psycho-social strengths and needs of residents.
- Develop and maintain social histories as part of residents' medical records.
- Provide counseling services to residents and families during the adjustment period and as needed.
Family and Community Liaison:
- Assist in the orientation of families to the facility.
- Attend and facilitate family conferences, discharge conferences, and patient care conferences.
- Maintain awareness of community resources and act as a liaison with social, health, and community agencies.
Discharge Planning and Advocacy:
- Coordinate discharge planning, transfers, and room changes for residents.
- Serve as an advocate for residents, including those requiring legal conservatorship, guardianship, or power of attorney.
Documentation and Compliance:
- Complete required documentation, including MDS and quarterly summaries.
- Ensure compliance with the Resident’s Bill of Rights, the Patient’s Self-Determination Act, and other regulations.
Committee Participation:
- Serve as a member of the admissions committee.
- Participate in other committees and attend meetings that impact resident care quality.
Education and Support:
- Develop and facilitate education and support groups as requested.
- Provide in-service education on advance directives, resident rights, and related topics.
Marketing and Public Relations:
- Assist in marketing the facility to prospective residents and their families.
- Maintain positive relationships with referral sources.
Qualifications:
- BA or BSW degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology.
- Licensed by the State Board of Social Work.
- Two years of experience in geriatric social work.
- Membership in MNH-SWA is encouraged.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
- A warm, outgoing personality with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
- Sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.
- Ability to promote the growth and development of each resident.
- Organized and able to work independently within standard policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of confidentiality regulations related to residents' medical, financial, and personal information.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
- 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 including life, AD&D, tuition assistance, scholarships, employee assistance program, legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program, and 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 at Home 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Barbara, CA 93105: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person