What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Wesley Enhanced Living?
Overview
Join the #1 Senior Living company to work for in our area!
Wesley Enhanced Living is ranked by our employees as the top PA-based aging services company on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list and we have been certified as a Great Place to Work year after year!
Location: 6300 Greene Street Philadelphia PA 19144
Shift: Day
Pay rate: Up to $36/hr.
Position Summary:
The Social Worker is responsible for providing social work services to the residents and family members of Wesley Enhanced Living. We are a long term care community. Your work will help residents to feel heard, supported, and empowered while guiding families through important decisions with clarity and compassion!
What You’ll Do:
- Completes admission assessments.
- Completes psychosocial assessments, MDS and other required documentation in accordance with department policy, and State and Federal regulations.
- Educates residents/family/staff about the importance of advance directives, and facilitates completion, signing, filing and tracking of such documents.
- Coordinates the Social Work function from admission through discharge to include room changes and transition planning when appropriate in collaboration with staff.
What We Are Looking For:
- Minimum of 1 year of social work experience preferred in long term care/assisted living/assisted care
- Knowledge of geriatric population and dementia
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work (BSW/MSW); LSW or equivalent licensure preferred as required by State Board.
Strong communication, empathy, and advocacy skills
Ability to navigate sensitive conversations with compassion and respect
Our benefits and workplace flexibility are top-notch and include:
- Competitive Pay
- Professional Development and Advancement opportunities
- Health, Dental, & Life Insurance
- 401(k) plans with generous match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Daily Pay
Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact?
We welcome your application and invite you to visit: www.wel.org to learn more about our organization.
An Equal Opportunity Employer | A Mandatory Influenza Vaccine Employer
A Drug-Free Workplace.