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Lutheran Services Carolinas
Asheville, North Carolina

Social Worker- $5k INCENTIVE - Aston Park

Social Worker Above average in Social WorkNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Aston Park Health Care Center, Inc - Asheville, NC 28806Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnySocial Worker – Aston Park Health Care – Sign on Bonus of $5,000 paid out in increments over 1-year Job Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday) Compensation will be discussed during the interview process Aston Park is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for our residents and their families. We are seeking a passionate and empathetic Social Worker to join our team and contribute to the well-being of our community. Position Summary The Social Worker plays a vital role in advancing the social and psychological welfare of residents and their families.

Responsibilities include delivering educational training, acting as a liaison, keeping thorough records, collaborating on care plans, assisting with medical reviews, and supporting other related tasks. Essential Responsibilities Provide in-service training on topics such as residents’ rights, advanced directives, and the psychological aspects of aging. Serve as a bridge between residents, their families, and facility staff to facilitate communication and support. Maintain detailed and comprehensive charting in compliance with CMS, NCDHHS, DFS, and DMA regulations. This includes documenting social history, assessments, care plans, discharge planning, and progress notes. Participate actively in interdisciplinary care planning meetings to ensure holistic resident care. Assist families during medical review procedures and appeals, offering guidance and support throughout the process. Attend workshops to keep current with best practices in geriatric care. Serve on committees such as the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Committee and the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee. Coordinate and facilitate Resident’s Council meetings to promote resident engagement. Provide advice and information regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and other welfare programs to both residents and their families. Collect and organize details about community health and social services, maintaining an up-to-date resource file for reference. Supervise college students completing approved field work assignments, ensuring a supportive and educational environment. Maintain regular contact with family members, encouraging their involvement in resident care and providing non-medical updates as appropriate. Advocate for residents within the facility ensuring their needs and rights are upheld. Participate in required educational programs for ongoing professional development. Consistently demonstrate Aston Park’s mission, vision, values, and customer service standards through daily activities. Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall operations of the facility.

Qualifications Education

  • ptop and other items of up to 30 lbs. Ambulatory throughout the location Office environment, sitting at desk and in front of computer for extended periods of time. We look forward to welcoming a motivated professional who is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our residents and their families.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker is responsible for advancing the social and psychological welfare of residents and families through duties like providing educational training, acting as a liaison, and maintaining comprehensive regulatory compliance documentation. Key tasks also involve active participation in interdisciplinary care planning, assisting families during medical reviews, and coordinating resident engagement activities.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field that meets state and federal regulatory requirements. While not strictly mandatory, at least one year of experience working in a long-term care setting is preferred for this full-time position.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

InService TrainingRecord KeepingCare Plan CollaborationMedical Review AssistanceInterdisciplinary MeetingsMedicare GuidanceMedicaid GuidanceWelfare Programs AdviceSupervisionAdvocacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker- $5k INCENTIVE - Aston Park at Lutheran Services Carolinas a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,942 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Lutheran Services Carolinas ranks #15 of 19 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In North Carolina, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$80k (55 salary observations; 124 listings), vs ~$84k nationally (3,145 salary observations; 6,803 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,942 active roles in this specialty

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Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
CME allowance
23%
Loan repayment
18%
Visa sponsorship
5%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Social Work

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No weekends

Living in Asheville

  • Median 3-bed home $455k
  • Typical rent $1,704/mo
  • Residents' average commute 18 min
  • State income tax up to 4.8%

Zillow 3-bed ZHVI/ZORI 2026-08 · Census ACS 2023 5-year. City-level figures for Asheville; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lutheran Services Carolinas

Individual and Family Services
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 sign-on bonus paid over 1 year