Community Social Worker

Position: Community Social Worker

Schedule: Part Time 16 hours

Pay: Starting at $30/hr. - DOQ

Location: Essex, CT

Who We Are

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut.

When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

You Will Enjoy

• 401(k) with company match
• Resident sponsored educational scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Free electric vehicle charging stations
• Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Here are a few of the responsibilities of a Community Social Worker:

• Support coordination of resident care and services across the community’s continuum of care
• Serve as a liaison between residents, families, physicians, and community staff to ensure clear communication and coordination of care
• Maintain accurate, current, and confidential social service documentation and resident records
• Assist residents in accessing internal and external resources
• Support Social Services in ensuring advanced directives are completed, updated, and properly maintained in resident records
• Support resident wellbeing by assisting with wellness initiatives
• Coordinate short-term and long-term stays within higher levels of care

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have

• Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, or a related field
• Licensure as a Social Worker in Connecticut is preferred
• 2–3 years of experience in long-term care, transitional care, memory care, or equivalent healthcare settings preferred
• Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

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