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We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities is seeking a Social Worker. This position is accountable for identifying the social, psychological, spiritual and emotional strengths and needs of residents and the provision of services to meet such needs for all residents on assigned units, thus alleviating the trauma associated with nursing home placement. This position has the responsibility for assuring compliance with the Resident's Bill of Rights, the Patient's Self-Determination Act as well as meeting the requirements of the State and Federal regulations and facility policies and procedures on a continuing basis. This position cooperates with other facility disciplines in the carrying out of responsibilities and assuring that the needs of the residents are being met in a pleasant working atmosphere.
Shift information:
- Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- No on-calls
In this role, the Care Coordinator will:
- Assist in orientation of families to the facility.
- Attend and facilitate family conferences, discharge conferences and patient care conferences.
- Maintain an awareness of community resources. Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies. Coordinate discharge planning, transfers and room changes of residents for whom it is appropriate.
- Serve as an advocate for residents, including those instances in which appointment of a legal conservator, guardian, durable power of attorney or trustee is appropriate.
- Serve as a member of the admissions committee. Participate in other committees and attend meetings, which have a direct impact on quality care for residents.
- Assist as needed in marketing the facility to prospective residents, their families and the community at large. Maintain communication and positive working relationships with referral sources. Demonstrate an attitude of customer service in all situations.
- Maintain a permanent register of resident admissions and discharges and maintain accurate resident census.
- Maintain accurate payer information for each resident. Notify residents and/or their responsible party of any copays and the date copays would begin.
- Initiate conversation of changes to private pay, provide private pay information to resident and/or their responsible party and collect private pay payments according to policy.Prepare health record for new admissions according to policies and procedures
- Review on an ongoing basis, each resident health record for timeliness and completeness of documentation according to facility policy and state and federal regulations.
- Maintain quality assurance standards by performing regular audits and scanning.
- Assemble contents of closed records and upload to electronic
- Prepare any medical record requests according to policy
- Maintain periodic statistical reports and confidentiality regarding resident issues, and copy and release information from health record according to policy and procedure.
- Assist with admission responsibilities as needed
The ideal candidate will have:
- Graduate with a BA or BSW degree in the fields of Social Work, Psychology or Sociology.
- Genuine interest and concern fore senior adults and who supports the overall mission of Covenant Retirement Communities.
- Ability to communicate (written and verbally) in English with residents, families and staff.
- Two years experience in geriatric social work preferably in skilled nursing.
- A warm, outgoing personality who is able to establish and maintain effective relationships, is sensitive to people and their needs, is non-judgmental and able to accept people of all races, cultures, creeds and ethnic groups.
- Ability to promote the continued growth and development of each person to their full potential.
- Ability to organize work and follow through on assigned duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. Must be Ability to work within standard policies and procedures.
- Understand and follow all regulatory and corporate policies related to confidentiality of the resident's medical, financial and personal information.
$20.82 - $25.60 per hour
Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $20.82 - $25.60 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.
For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
- 403(b) with a 3% employer match
- Fitness center use at most facilities.
- Various voluntary benefits:
- Life, AD&D
- Tuition assistance and scholarships
- Employee assistance program
- Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
- Pet Insurance
For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org. Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Homeare equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
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Covenant Living Communities
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 403(b)
Jul 22, 2025