Brown Center Social Worker

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: West Bloomfield Campus - West Bloomfield, MI 48322Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJewish Senior Life (JSL) communities flourish through deep, lasting connections.

For decades, our dedicated staff and cherished residents have shaped a culture rooted in compassion, respect, and genuine care- making JSL not just a place to live or work, but a place to belong. At JSL you are part of a warm and inviting community that provides support services and quality living to older adults.

Our residents enjoy a full range of social/cultural programs and activities while residing in our assisted living communities. The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program is a dementia specific adult day program.

We have an open opportunity for a compassionate social worker within our West Bloomfield center. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Complete in-home intake assessment for each program participant and maintains ongoing assessment of needs.

Orient other staff to psychosocial needs of participants. With input from the program team, develops and updates care plan with participants and family. Conduct group activity sessions as determined by program needs. Conduct training in psychosocial needs of participants and their family members.

Attend to daily care and safety requirements of participants as needed. Assist participants and care partners in finding services and resources as needed. Provide needed support, linkages, and follow-up for participants and family members in crisis.

Assist in the marketing of Brown Center program and events Meet with families who express concerns regarding finances for program attendance and assist in determining appropriate support. Maintain charting, correspondence, weekly statistics, and agency reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Licensure: Bachelor’s (BSW) or master’s in social work (MSW) with licensure (LSW or LMSW) Experience: 2–5 years of experience working with older adults, specifically those with memory, cognitive impairments, and their families Preferred Background: Experience with medically at-risk populations, such as those in long-term care, hospice, or acute care settings Composition and time management skills enough to prepare required reports and correspondence Jewish Senior Life believes our employees are our greatest asset and is committed to creating a workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, and supported. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodation is provided in accordance with applicable laws.