What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Aldersgate?
Why join Givens Aldersgate? Givens Aldersgate continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Aldersgate promotes inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.
What you'll get:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available, with access to our on-site wellness clinic
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% match, up to 4%
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and access to free life insurance through The Hartford
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free access to personal and mental health support
- Tuition reimbursement and professional career growth programs
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Plus, so much more!
Givens Aldersgate is looking for an experienced Social Worker who will be responsible for evaluating the social and emotional needs of residents. In this role you will interact with all departments to ensure quality of care for the residents and serve as a liaison to the IL resident association and council.
What you’ll do:
- Recommend, develop and implement changes and/or procedures to improve the overall effectiveness of responsible areas.
- Ensure compliance with various local, state, and federal regulatory agencies as it relates to areas of responsibility.
- Coordinate and assist residents and/or family members with accommodation changes, releases, transfers to higher level of care.
- Follow up after move-out from independent living to ensure compliance with the unit release procedures.
- Provide guidance and education to residents regarding various insurance benefits or coverage.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work (preferred)
- 1-3 years of experience in healthcare with senior living experience (preferred)
Compensation: $54,000 -$57,000
Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.
Salary : $54,000 - $57,000