Social Worker
Core
Conduct social services evaluations, provide interventions, and coordinate care for residents and families in a senior living facility.
Role type
Licensed Social Worker (LSW/LSX)
Builds
Social support plans and care coordination for elderly residents
Domain
Healthcare / Gerontology
Required skills
Social work practice standards, assessment of psycho-social needs, financial planning, community resource referral, interdisciplinary collaboration, risk factor evaluation
Preferred skills
Gerontology experience
Technologies
Basic computer skills
Responsibilities
Meet with residents and families to review policies on advanced directives and resident rights, conduct and document social services evaluations, provide or arrange social work services based on needs, assist with financial planning, maintain lists of community resources for referrals, implement interventions to achieve treatment goals and enhance quality of life
Seniority
Mid-level, licensed professional