Independent Living Licensed Social Worker

Friends Homes is hiring: Independent Living Licensed Social Worker

Friends Homes is a Life Plan Community providing services to older adults throughout all levels of care. Our core values are put to good use serving our residents and our fellow teammates. We are looking for individuals with a strong skillset combined with a heart for service. If you want to be part of a team that is committed to outstanding care and growing you personally and professionally, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities include: Providing guidance and assistance for the Independent Living (“IL”) residents, their families, resident representative (RP) or Power of Attorney (POA) and acts as a liaison to IL residents (etc.) with the facility policies and procedures. Refers IL residents to social, health and community agencies as needed to solve financial needs and promote emotional security. Documents appropriately in the individual resident record his/her interactions with residents and with family members. Collaborates with Resident, Resident Family or RP, IL Resident Health Care Coordinator, Spiritual Wellness Coordinator, Director of Nursing, Household Coordinator and Health Care Social Worker to see that resident is placed in the appropriate level of care for his/her needs according to facility policies when a change in resident’s condition is identified. Supports residents in need of emotional, financial, physical, spiritual, social service programming.