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Warm Hearth Village A Nonprofit Community Our Mission:

Fostering a person-centered approach to aging in an inclusive environment that redefines retirement.

Our Vision:

To nurture a transformative culture where people live and work in community, knowing their contributions are essential to our success.

Our Values:

Innovation, Community Collaboration, Passion, Inclusiveness and Ethics. Come be the spark at Warm Hearth! We're in search of an experienced social worker for our skilled rehab, assisted living, and long-term care residents at the Kroontje Health Care Center. The position will be responsible for providing social work services, active discharge planning for the short-term rehab residents, completion of assessments required for the MDS, and referrals for ancillary services. Candidates should possess a sensitivity to ongoing cultural diversities and the needs of the aging population and be trained in recognizing and assessing the emotional and social needs of residents. The ideal candidate has a history of successful positions involving direct customer service, social services, coordination, and problem-solving, and teamwork. Strong communication and collaboration skills are a must. Key Responsibilities Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for new admissions and ongoing resident evaluations. Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention to residents and their families. Assist residents and families in adjusting to assisted living, short-term or long-term care placement and changes in health status. Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring continuity of care. Facilitate family meetings and participate in resident care conferences. Connect residents and families with community resources, financial assistance programs, and support services. Advocate for resident rights, dignity, autonomy, and quality of life. Assist with advance care planning and provide support during end-of-life care. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing long-term care. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Qualifications Required:

Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, care planning, and resident advocacy. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Preferred:

4-year degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Counseling, or other human services related degree. Previous experience in assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric services. Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, discharge planning, and regulatory compliance. Benefits We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes: Competitive salaried compensation Medical, dental, and vision insurance Four (4) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually for full-time employees Access to five (5) days (40 hours) of PTO upon hire Continuing education opportunities Supportive leadership team Complimentary membership to the Warm Hearth fitness center/gym One complimentary meal each workday (up to 20 per month) from our Assisted Living dining services 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match after one year of employment when you contribute at least 5% Why Join Our Team? At our facility, we are committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We value teamwork, respect, integrity, and excellence, and we are dedicated to helping residents maintain dignity, independence, and the highest quality of life.

Hiring Manager:

Andy Jones ajones@warmhearth.org (mailto: ajones@warmhearth.org)