About the role
Overview
The role of the
Social Worker
is to create an environment in the home that provides opportunity for the community members to enjoy the highest possible quality of life and provides psychosocial support to residents, families, and partners, which will enhance the quality of life for residents and will promote the health of the intentional community of home.
Shift: Full-Time
Know each resident and their family including a psychosocial profile of the resident and an understanding of the family members and dynamics
Participates in care planning for resident needs
Assures that out of facility activities are available to residents.
Understand and complete MDSs timely and accurately
Lead the Grievance Committee, hearing any resident concerns and following up on them timely
Ability to complete investigations with the assistance of the Executive Director
Provide annual education on Abuse, Neglect, and Misappropriation
Issue NOMNC, and ABN information and allow for appeal process.
Support and encourage social work interns as needed
Includes families in the planning process
Understands the process for Medicaid Waiver and helps support transitions of care
Evaluates the effectiveness of the programs and activities
Weekly support to each level of care in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Nursing
Completes PAS/RR and LOCs on admission
Documents in accordance with the organization’s policies
Complete admission assessments and resident discharges
Performs any other duties as assigned
Case management
Skills
The following are skills needed to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of providing care to residents. The ability to:
Recognize the autonomy and dignity of all residents.
Communicate a sense of caring, concern, and dignity for residents.
Understand how to place decision-making in the hands of the residents whenever possible and appropriate.
Make prompt and accurate judgments with regard to resident care and emergencies.
Work and communicate effectively as part of the self-directed work team.
Qualifications
Education:
Post-secondary education preferred
Licensure:
MI Licensed Social Worker
Experience:
2 years related work experience preferably in a nursing home setting
BENEFITS*
Health & Wellness
Medical Insurance
with free virtual doctor visits
Vision & Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
for personal and professional support
Financial Security
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
that accrues immediately from day one
Paid Holidays
for a healthy work-life balance
Access to DailyPay
, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
Tuition Reimbursement
up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
Tuition Discounts
through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund
available for those facing unforeseen challenges
Legal & Identity Theft Protection
Growth & Development
University Partnerships
with
University of Cincinnati,
University of Toledo
, and
Hondros College
for exclusive tuition discounts
Multiple Partner Discounts
available for various products and services through
Access Perks
Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material
through
RightNow Media @ Work
*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.
Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:
For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.
Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.
Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a
Social Worker
at Otterbein!