Senior Social Worker (Temp)

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1982, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay. Its scenic, resort-style campus is home to a vibrant community of residents and staff dedicated to service, joy, and well-being, with a mission to enrich lives through purpose, belonging, and wellness. The organization values respect, passion, and professionalism. The Hoy Center at Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay offers a holistic, person-centric approach to skilled nursing care and aging, featuring home-like settings called Lighthouses with family rooms and e-concept kitchens, modern private rooms, outdoor terraces (Observation Decks) with views, and a Fletcher Prayer Room. The Senior Social Worker provides comprehensive social work services and case management to residents of The Hoy Center. This role involves coordinating bed management across Westminster-Canterbury’s Enhanced Services, The Hoy Center, and the broader community to ensure efficient transitions and continuity of care. The Senior Social Worker also oversees transfers within the Westminster-Canterbury population and collaborates on discharge planning for both residents and community members, ensuring safe, well-coordinated discharges with appropriate follow-up care. Additionally, the Senior Social Worker fosters a warm, supportive environment for residents and families, consistently modeling and upholding the organization’s core values of respect, passion, and professionalism.

Requirements

Bachelors' degree in Social Work or degree in Human Services.
Minimum of two years of social work experience in a long-term care setting.
Has familiarity with patient charts, medical terminology, and documentation procedures.
Familiarity with Microsoft applications and Google Suite, and knowledge in EMRs.
Flu-Vaccinated

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with a senior living community.
COVID-19 Vaccinated.

Responsibilities

Establish relationships with residents and family members to serve as psycho-social liaison through all stages of residency.
Participate in developing and implementing individual resident care plans.
Organize and lead Interdisciplinary care planning meetings.
Perform shopping needs for residents in The Hoy Center.
Assist residents and family members with Medicaid eligibility and application process.
Maintain knowledge base of relative Medicaid and Medicare guidelines, documentation and program requirements.
Maintain social work documentation consistent with regulatory requirements, including completion of social histories, MDS assessments, and Medicare Notices of Non-Coverage.
Participate in meetings as assigned, including daily PDPM review, Resident Review meetings, bundled meetings.
Address and resolve resident concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Serve as a liaison with the interdisciplinary team for grievance follow up.
Participate in investigations, including Facility Reported Incidents and follow up interviews and action plans.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with bundled partners and manage communications with partners to promote resident quality of care.
Serve as the resident advocate in upholding Resident Rights and Responsibilities.
Serve as Administrator on Call for the campus for a one-week period.
Performs all other duties as assigned.