Senior Care

Social Worker/ Care Manager

Jackson, MIOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

MI Licensed Social Worker
Post-secondary education
MDSs
NOMNC
ABN
Medicaid Waiver
PAS/RR
LOCs

Nice to have

nursing home setting

Role summary

Seeking a full-time Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and enhance the quality of life for residents in a senior living community. Responsibilities include creating a supportive environment, participating in care planning, leading the Grievance Committee, completing assessments and documentation (MDSs, PAS/RR, LOCs), and providing education on resident rights. The role requires strong case management skills, understanding of Medicaid Waiver processes, and the ability to work effectively with residents, families, and the care team. A post-secondary education and 2 years of related experience, preferably in a nursing home setting, are required. MI Licensed Social Worker is preferred.

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!

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