Social Worker
Otterbein Seniorlife
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Overview
The role of the 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 residents, families, and partners, which will enhance the quality of life for residents and will promote the health of the intentional community of home.
Shift: Full-Time
- Know each resident and their family including a psychosocial profile of the resident and an understanding of the family members and dynamics
- Participates in care planning for resident needs
- Assures that out of facility activities are available to residents.
- Understand and complete MDSs timely and accurately
- Lead the Grievance Committee, hearing any resident concerns and following up on them timely
- Ability to complete investigations with the assistance of the Executive Director
- Provide annual education on Abuse, Neglect, and Misappropriation
- Issue NOMNC, and ABN information and allow for appeal process.
- Support and encourage social work interns as needed
- Includes families in the planning process
- Understands the process for Medicaid Waiver and helps support transitions of care
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the programs and activities
- Weekly support to each level of care in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Nursing
- Completes PAS/RR and LOCs on admission
- Documents in accordance with the organization’s policies
- Complete admission assessments and resident discharges
- Performs any other duties as assigned
- Case management
Skills
The following are skills needed to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of providing care to residents. The ability to:
- Recognize the autonomy and dignity of all residents.
- Communicate a sense of caring, concern, and dignity for residents.
- Understand how to place decision-making in the hands of the residents whenever possible and appropriate.
- Make prompt and accurate judgments with regard to resident care and emergencies.
- Work and communicate effectively as part of the self-directed work team.
Qualifications
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Education: Post-secondary education preferred
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Licensure: MI Licensed Social Worker
- Experience: 2 years related work experience preferably in a nursing home setting
BENEFITS*
Health & Wellness
- Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
- Vision & Dental Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
Financial Security
- 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
Growth & Development
- 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
*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.
Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:
For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.
Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.
Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Social Worker at Otterbein!
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- life insurance
- professional development
About this role
Otterbein Seniorlife's Social Worker role in Jackson centers on building genuine relationships with residents across independent living, assisted living, and nursing care levels while coordinating their psychosocial support and care planning. You'll know each resident and their family dynamics deeply, lead the grievance committee, manage admissions and discharges, complete required assessments and documentation, and help coordinate community activities and transitions. The position also involves investigations support, staff education on abuse and neglect protocols, and evaluation of program effectiveness.
The role requires a Michigan Licensed Social Worker with at least two years of related experience, ideally in a nursing home setting, though post-secondary education is preferred if you're early in your career. You'll need strong judgment, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a self-directed team while centering resident autonomy and dignity in all decisions.
Otterbein is a nonprofit with over 100 years of history serving seniors across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage; immediate PTO accrual; 401(k) matching; tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually for any field of study; and access to professional development resources. The organization also offers pet insurance, an employee assistance program, and partnerships with local universities for educational discounts.
Typical pay for this role
$100,000
Typical range: $60,000 to $120,000
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