Social Worker

Wesley Enhanced Living•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Join the #1 Senior Living company to work for in our area! Wesley Enhanced Living is ranked by our employees as the top PA-based aging services company on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list. We are certified as a Great Place to Work year after year. And there’s a good reason for that. Our employees love where they work because of our supportive culture and a workplace that makes you feel welcome and valued. There’s a strong family bond between our staff and residents like none other. Our employees are proud to work here, make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents, and often say: ‘It’s not just a job’! Position Summary: The Social Worker is responsible for providing social work services to the residents and family members of Wesley Enhanced Living. Your work will help residents to feel heard, supported, and empowered while guiding families through important decisions with clarity and compassion! What You’ll Do: Completes admission assessments. Completes psychosocial assessments, MDS and other required documentation in accordance with department policy, and State and Federal regulations. Educates residents/family/staff about the importance of advance directives, and facilitates completion, signing, filing and tracking of such documents. Coordinates the Social Work function from admission through discharge to include room changes and transition planning when appropriate in collaboration with staff.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of social work experience preferred in long term care/assisted living/assisted care
Knowledge of geriatric population and dementia
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work (BSW/MSW); LSW or equivalent licensure preferred as required by State Board.
Strong communication, empathy, and advocacy skills
Ability to navigate sensitive conversations with compassion and respect

Responsibilities

Completes admission assessments.
Completes psychosocial assessments, MDS and other required documentation in accordance with department policy, and State and Federal regulations.
Educates residents/family/staff about the importance of advance directives, and facilitates completion, signing, filing and tracking of such documents.
Coordinates the Social Work function from admission through discharge to include room changes and transition planning when appropriate in collaboration with staff.