Community Social Worker

Arbol Residences of Santa Rosa•Essex, CT

4h•$30

About The Position

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Requirements

Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, or a related field
2–3 years of experience in long-term care, transitional care, memory care, or equivalent healthcare settings preferred
Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft Office Suite
Strong interpersonal and communication skill
All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

Nice To Haves

Licensure as a Social Worker in Connecticut is preferred

Responsibilities

Support coordination of resident care and services across the community’s continuum of care
Serve as a liaison between residents, families, physicians, and community staff to ensure clear communication and coordination of care
Maintain accurate, current, and confidential social service documentation and resident records
Assist residents in accessing internal and external resources
Support Social Services in ensuring advanced directives are completed, updated, and properly maintained in resident records
Support resident wellbeing by assisting with wellness initiatives
Coordinate short-term and long-term stays within higher levels of care