Social Worker - 6 Month Assignment

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Join our team as a Social Worker. In this role, you will be responsible for providing social work services to the residents and family members of Continuing Care.

Compensation: $30-$37/HR Depending on experience

It is a full time 8am - 4:30om or 8:30am - 5pm role as a 6 month assignment

What we offer   

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

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How you will make an impact

• Completing admission assessments, MDS, and other required documentation in accordance with State and Federal regulations
• Educating residents/families of the importance of advance directives and facilitating completion, signature, and tracking of documents
• Coordinating the Social Work function from admission to discharge to include room changes and transition planning
• Providing psychosocial support to residents and families to ensure a successful transition to Continuing Care
• Participating in care/service plan meetings with family members
• Providing bereavement support to residents, family members, and staff

What you will need 

• Social Work degree (BSW or MSW) required, or minimum education requirements as per state licensure.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in working with the older adult population in post-acute/ long term care preferred.
• Knowledge of geriatric population and dementia.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130-acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Cedar Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.