Social Worker, BSW

• Social Worker, BSW
• Department: Kresge Nursing & Rehabilitation
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Chelsea, MI
• Compensation: $52,000 - $63,877 / year

• Description
• Schedule: Exempt, min 40 Hours per week | 8:30am - 5:00pm | Monday - Friday
• Department: Skilled Nursing | Kresge Rehab, Chelsea Retirement Community | Chelsea Mi

What You’ll Do

In this role, you'll play an important part in supporting the emotional and social well-being of skilled nursing residents by ensuring their individual needs are understood and addressed. You'll build meaningful relationships, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and help deliver person-centered care that promotes comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans that support residents' emotional, social, and overall well-being.

Partner with residents, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to identify needs, establish goals, and coordinate services.

Provide guidance, counseling, advocacy, and support to residents and their families throughout their healthcare journey.

Connect residents with community resources, financial assistance programs, and specialized services to enhance quality of life.

Coordinate discharge planning and care transitions to ensure a smooth and successful move to the next level of care.

Advocate for residents' rights, preferences, and psychosocial needs while promoting dignity and person-centered care.

Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational policies.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, team meetings, training programs, and collaborative efforts that support exceptional resident care.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

• Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Social Work OR a bachelor's degree in a related human services field, such as Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, or a closely related discipline.
• One (1) year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals.
• Experience working with geriatric, skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehabilitation populations.
• Strong communication, advocacy, care coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Generous 6 weeks of Flexible time off per year—plus paid holidays on top of that.
• Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Career Growth & Development – Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year!

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