What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker/Independent Living Resident Services Director position at St. Andrew's Village?
Full Time Daylight
Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven
organization that lives our values of integrity, mutual respect, creative
curiosity and connectedness in all that we do.
Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 older adults with respect and
dignity for over 95 years supports our mission to promote wholeness of body,
mind and spirit for all that live within our communities.
If you are compassionate, driven and enjoy working with an organization that is committed to valuing the diversity of all team members, one that offers a variety of schedules, career development, excellent benefit options, and more; PSL is for you! Whether you are a nurse, caregiver, culinary professional, maintenance worker or looking for a new career, we offer a wide range of career opportunities to fit your skills and interest.
- Graduate of a CSWE accredited bachelor’s degree required
- Master's degree preferred
- One-year experience of supervised work in a health care setting required
- Ability to assess and effectively communicate with residents
- Meets with resident/family upon admission to assess and plan to meet psychosocial needs.
- Provides supportive counseling as needed to adequately assist resident and family through the admission process.
- Participates in development and revision of resident handbook, resident newsletter and other community documents.
- Coaches and enables other team members to respond to resident’s emotional and/or psychological needs.
- Completes social history and assessment on each resident upon admission, if qualified.
- Completes appropriate documentation upon admission, transfer, discharge, and completes ongoing progress notes at intervals required by regulations.
- Coordinates discharge planning process and arranges for resident services after discharge, including: DME; nursing care; home rehabilitation, etc.
- Responsible for overall operations of the independent living spaces.
- Responsible for the coordination of Independent Living services related to the 6 dimensions of Thrive Wellness including: physical, social, emotional, intellectual, vocational, and spiritual needs of residents.
- Plans and coordinates the orientation of new residents.
