Job Information
Erickson Living Social Worker/ 32hrs. per week in Hingham, Massachusetts
Location:
Linden Ponds by Erickson Senior Living
Linden Ponds is a beautiful 108-acre continuing care retirement community located just 24 miles from Boston on the South Shore in Hingham, Massachusetts. We’re part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing.
We are hiring a resident-centered Social Worker for our continuing care neighborhood. This position is responsible for providing social work services to the residents and family members in skilled nursing, long-term rehab, assisted living, and memory care.
How you will make an impact:
Completes psychosocial assessments, MDS, and other required documentation in accordance with department policy, State, and Federal regulations.
Coordinate the Social Work function from admission through discharge, including room changes and transition planning when appropriate, in collaboration with staff.
Participate in the care plan process by completing the following: partners with other team members to develop a care plan based on the resident’s preferences, psychosocial, and functional needs; prescribes psychosocial interventions for the team to follow; maintains a care conference schedule; coordinates the interdisciplinary care plan meetings with family members.
Provide bereavement support to residents, family, and staff as appropriate.
Monitor the psychosocial and medically related social service needs of residents routinely and completes all required documentation in the medical record.
Maintain working knowledge and ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations regarding long-term care/assisted living/assisted care as well as professional standards and practice.
Identify, investigate, and coordinate the resolution of grievances and customer service issues. Collaborate with neighborhood members to resolve problems responsibly and facilitates decision-making at the level closest to the resident.
Compensation : Starting rate is $75,000 annually (Base on a 32hrs. work week)
What we offer:
Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law. in accordance with applicable state law.
401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices
A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.
Onsite physicians group dedicated to only serving Erickson Senior Living residents
What you will need:
Social Work Degree is required, MSW preferred
1 to 2 years related experience and/or training in Long term care/assisted living preferred with knowledge of geriatric population and dementia.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook
Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.