What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions/Social Worker position at Oakwood Community Living Center?
Description
Oakwood Community Living Center is looking for an Admissions/Social Worker to join our growing team!
If you are a compassionate, dedicated, and motivated Social Worker seeking employment with unparalleled benefits and growth opportunities, look no further! Begin your career at Oakwood Community Living Center, where meaningful connections and opportunities await you.
The Admissions/Social Worker is responsible for supporting residents and families through the admissions process while addressing residents’ psychosocial, emotional, and social needs throughout their stay. This position works closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive compassionate, holistic care while maintaining dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Admissions/Social Worker duties include but are not limited to:
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Provide emotional support and counseling to residents and family members
- Assist residents in accessing community resources and support services
- Coordinate admissions and maintain the facility waiting list
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to support resident care
- Participate in care planning meetings and advocate for residents’ psychosocial needs
- Serve as a liaison between residents, families, community agencies, and outside providers
- Assist with arranging adaptive equipment, transportation, dental care, vision services, hearing services, and other personal needs
- Facilitate activities and opportunities that promote resident socialization and emotional well-being
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards, resident rights, and confidentiality guidelines
- Stay current on regulations, laws, and best practices related to social work and long-term care
Admissions/Social Worker benefits include but are not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401K
- Pet Insurance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Continuing Education Opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work from an accredited program required
- State licensure as a Social Worker preferred or required based on state regulations
- Previous experience in a healthcare, rehabilitation, or nursing home setting preferred
Our mission is to reconnect people to life through individuals serving individuals. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care for those we serve. Our team is committed to ensuring the well-being and comfort of every resident. We believe in creating a welcoming and supportive environment that feels like home.
At Oakwood Community Living Center, our core values are:
COMPASSION
HONESTY
ACCOUNTABILITY
RELATIONSHIPS
TRUSTWORTHINESS
At Oakwood Community Living Center, we make meaningful connections with residents, families, the communities we serve, and fellow team members every day. If you are a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Admissions/Social Worker seeking employment with unparalleled benefits and growth opportunities, look no further! Begin your career with us where meaningful connections and opportunities await you. We hope you make the decision to join our team.
Oakwood Community Living Center originated from a profound belief that caring for others during their most vulnerable years is what we as individuals are called to do. Psalms 71:9 tells us, “Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.” Oakwood began through a strategic vision centered around connecting people to life. Our approach aims to maximize the quality of life and well-being of our residents while fulfilling their individual needs and promoting purposeful living. At Oakwood, our team has the opportunity every day to connect with someone and help reconnect them to their passions and previous life experiences.
Oakwood Community Living Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.