Social Worker - Full Time

Otterbein SeniorLife•Monclova, OH

About The Position

We are located only 3 minutes from Maumee 10 minutes from Perrysburg and very near Fallen Timbers At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make. Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind. Here is a link if you would like learn more about Monclova Small House Neighborhood: Click this link https://otterbein.org/find-a-location/monclova/ The role of the Quality of Life/Social Worker is to create an environment in the home that provides opportunity for the community members to enjoy the highest possible quality of life and provides psychosocial support to elders, families, and partners, which will enhance the quality of life for elders and will promote the health of the intentional community of home. Provides ongoing mentoring of the elder assistants in diversion and recreational enrichment. Know each elder assistant in every house including their LTC experience and have a familiarity with his or her work style and personality. Know each elder and their family including a psychosocial profile of the elder and an understanding of the family members and dynamics. Completes an in-depth assessment of each elder and provides for elder specific materials for activities identified by the elders. Participates in care planning for elder needs. Assures that out of home activities are available to elders. Includes families in the planning process. Evaluates the effectiveness of the programs and activities. Weekly visits to each home to evaluate individual levels of engagement. Create individual opportunities for all newly admitted elders as per home activities Policy. Documents in accordance with the organization’s policies. Complete the mini mental upon admission. Initiates upon admission inventory of elder’s belongings. Performs any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Recognize the autonomy and dignity of all elders.
Communicate a sense of caring, concern, and dignity for elders.
Understand how to place decision-making in the hands of the elders whenever possible and appropriate.
Make prompt and accurate judgments with regard to elder care and emergencies.
Work and communicate effectively as part of the self-directed work team.
Education: Post-secondary education preferred
Licensure: OH Licensed Social Worker or LPN
Experience: 2 years related work experience preferably in a nursing home setting

Responsibilities

Provides ongoing mentoring of the elder assistants in diversion and recreational enrichment.
Know each elder assistant in every house including their LTC experience and have a familiarity with his or her work style and personality.
Know each elder and their family including a psychosocial profile of the elder and an understanding of the family members and dynamics.
Completes an in-depth assessment of each elder and provides for elder specific materials for activities identified by the elders.
Participates in care planning for elder needs.
Assures that out of home activities are available to elders.
Includes families in the planning process.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the programs and activities.
Weekly visits to each home to evaluate individual levels of engagement.
Create individual opportunities for all newly admitted elders as per home activities Policy.
Documents in accordance with the organization’s policies.
Complete the mini mental upon admission.
Initiates upon admission inventory of elder’s belongings.
Performs any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision & Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
Legal & Identity Theft Protection
University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work