Social Worker
Compensation
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Job Description
Join the #1 Senior Living company to work for in our area!
Wesley Enhanced Living is ranked by our employees as the top PA-based aging services company on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list. We are certified as a Great Place to Work year after year. And there’s a good reason for that.
Our employees love where they work because of our supportive culture and a workplace that makes you feel welcome and valued. There’s a strong family bond between our staff and residents like none other.
Our employees are proud to work here, make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents, and often say: ‘It’s not just a job’! Location: 6300 Greene Street Philadelphia PA 19144Shift: Day
Position Summary
The Social Worker is responsible for providing social work services to the residents and family members of Wesley Enhanced Living. We are a long term care community. Your work will help residents to feel heard, supported, and empowered while guiding families through important decisions with clarity and compassion!
What You’ll Do
Completes admission assessments.
Completes psychosocial assessments, MDS and other required documentation in accordance with department policy, and State and Federal regulations.
Educates residents/family/staff about the importance of advance directives, and facilitates completion, signing, filing and tracking of such documents.
Coordinates the Social Work function from admission through discharge to include room changes and transition planning when appropriate in collaboration with staff.
What We Are Looking For
Minimum of 1 year of social work experience preferred in long term care/assisted living/assisted care
Knowledge of Geriatric Population and Dementia
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work (BSW/MSW); LSW or equivalent licensure preferred as required by State Board.
- Strong communication, empathy, and advocacy skills
- Ability to navigate sensitive conversations with compassion and respect
Our benefits and workplace flexibility are top-notch and include:
- Competitive Pay
- Professional Development and Advancement opportunities
- Health, Dental, & Life Insurance
- 401(k) plans with generous match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Daily Pay
Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact?
- We welcome your application and invite you to visit: wel.org to learn more about our organization.
- An Equal Opportunity Employer | A Mandatory Influenza Vaccine Employer
- A Drug-Free Workplace.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker provides comprehensive social services to residents and their families, including psychosocial assessments and transition planning. They also facilitate the completion of advance directives and ensure all documentation complies with state and federal regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, with LSW or equivalent licensure preferred. At least one year of experience in long-term care or assisted living is preferred, along with strong communication and advocacy skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 26% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $62k (middle half $55k–$81k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Pennsylvania | 185 active | 6,357 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 26% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania social worker listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment210 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,592 in the last 30 days | 1,395 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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