Social Worker

Why join Givens? Givens Communities 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 Communities promotes an environment of 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:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days after your 90 days!
• Referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Plus so much more!

Givens Estates is looking for a full-time Social Worker to join our Resident Services team in supporting our Independent Living residents. This position’s primary function is to meet the psychosocial needs of residents as identified by staff and residents. This position will relate to the Givens Estates Health Center and Wood Assisted Living Social Workers as it relates to resident level of care changes and coordination of such.

What you'll do:

• Work in collaboration with other Independent Living Social Work Navigators, the Givens Estates Health Center and Assisted Living Social Work Navigators, Nurse Navigator, and Spiritual Care chaplain
• Implement and evaluate planned social services activities, both on group levels and in one-to-one settings
• Share Plans of Care and get input from residents and/or their designated others
• Provide referral and community resource information to residents/families, as needed, i.e. financial assistance program
• Develop supportive and caring relationships with residents and provide support and counsel residents during crisis/death of spouse and friends
• Facilitate resident support groups and other educational presentations in collaboration with Life Enrichment
• Promote the Wellness initiatives of Givens Estates. Develop and coordinate special services for and with residents with the understanding that residents are whole persons
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll need:

• Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) or a degree in a human services-related field
• 2-4 years working experience with an aging adult population or any equivalent combination of training
• Possesses working knowledge of the healthcare system and various levels of care
• Demonstrated proficiency in time-management to effectively address programming, implementation, and counselling requirements of residents

Compensation for this is based on background and experience:

$28 - $32 for BSW

$65,000 - $68,000 for MSW

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. We already have five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.