Social Worker-Memory Center
Listed compensation
$23-$25/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Social Worker
- Marlin & Doris Thomas Memory Center | Willow Valley Communities
- Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm
About the Role
Join the team at our brand-new Marlin & Doris Thomas Memory Center and make a meaningful impact every day. The Social Worker serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary care team, supporting Residents and families through assessments, care planning, counseling, advocacy, admissions, discharge planning, behavioral support, and community resource coordination.
This role is responsible for evaluating admissions, assessing psychosocial and family needs, coordinating care plans, overseeing behavioral management programs, advocating for Resident rights, and providing support throughout the Resident journey. In Skilled Care, responsibilities also include MDS documentation and Psychotropic Medication Review coordination.
Why Choose Willow Valley Communities?
- $23-$25+/hour based on experience
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Generous PTO
- Access to On-Site Amenities: Fitness Center, Spa, Cafés, and Swimming Pool
- Team Member Recognition Programs
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Meaningful Work with a Purpose
Key Responsibilities
Assess Resident, family, financial, and psychosocial needs and develop appropriate care plans and interventions.
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, care plan meetings, and support plans.
- Provide counseling, support, education, and resources to Residents and families.
- Oversee Resident grievance procedures and advocate for Resident rights.
- Coordinate behavioral management programs and psychotropic medication reviews.
- Collaborate with physicians, hospitals, community agencies, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Maintain required documentation, social histories, assessments, and regulatory compliance.
- Complete cognitive, level-of-living, MDS, and other required assessments.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, CCAT meetings, Medicare meetings, and Resident Town Meetings.
- Educate Team Members, Residents, and families on social services, confidentiality, and Resident rights.
- Model exceptional customer service and Willow Valley Communities' MORE values.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field (Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, etc.)
Minimum of one (1) year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals
Make a Difference Every Day
- If you're passionate about supporting older adults, advocating for Residents, and helping families navigate life's transitions, we'd love to meet you.
- Apply today and help shape the future of memory care at the new Marlin & Doris Thomas Memory Center!
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker-Memory Center at Willow Valley Communities 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 6,494 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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