Job Description:Provides Social Services for the community residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Healthcare Services including Memory Support under the direction of the Social Services Manager or Social Services Director.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.

Master's degree in social work preferred.
Licensed as Social Worker in Virginia preferred.
0-2 years social work experience preferred.

Job Duties * Provides comprehensive Social Services to residents in designated area of the community such as Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Healthcare Services.

Works with other medical professionals to identify the psycho-social needs of residents and secure services that meet these needs.
Maintains open communications with team members, residents, families, volunteers, community organizations, and other facilities.
Conducts the Social Services assessment for residents as assigned.
Coordinate admissions/discharges and hospital stays into appropriate level of service at the community.
Assists residents in understanding their rights including Advance Directives; provides information, support, and forms to clarify and document wishes.
Attends Resident Care Plan or Service Plan meetings representing the psycho-social needs of residents.
Works with resident and family during a change in level of care, coordinating the move with the Household/Neighborhood Leadership in the new level of care.
Keeps documentation for all referrals.
Investigates and reports alleged or actual resident abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property to appropriate agencies and team members.
All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Provide social work services that specialize in senior living.

Knowledge of sound, current, social worker procedures.
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong attention to detail and high regard for confidentiality.
Ability to communicate well with residents and family members as well as community team members.
Exceptional customer service skills.

SUPERVISION and Decision Making EXERCISED * Decision-making is typically somewhat difficult. Most alternatives are not covered by standard operating procedures. Therefore, a moderate degree of interpretation and judgement are required, and the incumbent exercises a moderate degree of discretion and judgement.

Frequently exercises authority. Work is non-standardized and varied and requires incumbent to produce expected results and meet deadlines by determining criticality of the situation and which procedures to follow.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS * May include frequent lifting (up to 25 lbs.).

Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
Ability to work inside and outside to effectively make rounds daily throughout the facility and to respond to problems and emergencies.
Universal staffing, holiday, inclement weather, and a flexible work schedule are required.

INDOCompany Description:A Top Richmond Workplace Winner for the 7th year in a row! At Cedarfield our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life's Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents' cottages, apartments, assisted living, memory support or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.Vaccination RequirementEmployees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living's company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.

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