Brown Center Social Worker

JSL • West Bloomfield, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Jewish Senior Life (JSL) communities flourish through deep, lasting connections. For decades, our dedicated staff and cherished residents have shaped a culture rooted in compassion, respect, and genuine care- making JSL not just a place to live or work, but a place to belong. At JSL you are part of a warm and inviting community that provides support services and quality living to older adults. Our residents enjoy a full range of social/cultural programs and activities while residing in our assisted living communities. The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program is a dementia specific adult day program. We have an open opportunity for a compassionate social worker within our West Bloomfield center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (BSW) or master’s in social work (MSW) with licensure (LSW or LMSW)
• 2–5 years of experience working with older adults, specifically those with memory, cognitive impairments, and their families

Nice To Haves

• Experience with medically at-risk populations, such as those in long-term care, hospice, or acute care settings
• Composition and time management skills enough to prepare required reports and correspondence

Responsibilities

• Complete in-home intake assessment for each program participant and maintains ongoing assessment of needs.
• Orient other staff to psychosocial needs of participants.
• With input from the program team, develops and updates care plan with participants and family.
• Conduct group activity sessions as determined by program needs.
• Conduct training in psychosocial needs of participants and their family members.
• Attend to daily care and safety requirements of participants as needed.
• Assist participants and care partners in finding services and resources as needed.
• Provide needed support, linkages, and follow-up for participants and family members in crisis.
• Assist in the marketing of Brown Center program and events
• Meet with families who express concerns regarding finances for program attendance and assist in determining appropriate support.
• Maintain charting, correspondence, weekly statistics, and agency reporting requirements.

Benefits

• We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
• Reasonable accommodation is provided in accordance with applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level