Springpoint is certified as a Great Place to Work as well as earning the distinction of being recognized as a Certified Age Friendly Employer and is a well-respected senior living provider serving the Mid-Atlantic region for more than 100 years. It consists of Springpoint Senior Living and its nine full-service Life Plan Communities and 19 affordable housing communities. It also includes Springpoint at Home, providing home care services, and Springpoint Choice, a membership-based program offering security for members.
The Oaks at Denville is searching for an experienced Social Worker to join our team!
The Oaks at Denville is a Springpoint Senior Living community located in Denville, NJ. We are in search of a Per Diem Social Worker to assist the Social Services department, and to provide medically related social services in order to attain & maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident.
Responsibilities:
- Assess the social/emotional needs of each resident within an appropriate time frame.
- Perform documentation duties as required.
- Interview residents/families as necessary in a confidential, private setting.
- Involve the resident/family in planning social services programs.
- Refer residents/families to other social service programs/agencies where appropriate.
- Maintain a professional working relationship with medical representatives and other health related facilities and organizations.
- Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the residents and families.
- Work with consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required or as appropriate which must be reviewed with the Director of Social Services prior to decision.
- Ensure the emotional, educational, social, and spiritual needs of the residents are met.
- Assist the Director of Social Services and/or the Admissions Coordinator with the adjustment period for new residents to the community.
- Work with the Resident Review Team to ensure that each resident’s needs are met.
Education and Experience:
- BSW or MSW degree required.
- Must be a CSW, LSW, or LCSW in the state of NJ.
- Experience in Long Term Care setting preferred.
Benefits:
- 401k (company match eligible)
- Credit Union
- Voluntary Discounts
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Resident and Employee Referral Program
**Estimated Hours per Week: 10-15
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