Health Services Social Worker

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Diversity and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage for full-time team members!)
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
• Referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Plus so much more!

Givens Estates, a nationally recognized nonprofit life plan community (continuing care retirement community), is hiring a full-time Social Worker for our Health Services Life Enrichment Team. Reporting to the Health Services Life Enrichment Director, this position will plan and develop a process that helps meet the psychosocial need of residents in our skilled nursing and rehab facility and may include some support for our assisted living residents. The schedule is Monday through Friday during regular business hours, with some nights and weekends on-call as necessary. The Social Worker will have a unique opportunity to channel their knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience in a meaningful way that directly impacts the lives of our residents.

What you'll do:

• Develop a social assessment for each resident and plan of care based on individual history and specific needs
• Provide referral and community resource information to residents/families
• Coordinate the discharge planning process
• Advocate for and uphold Residents’ Rights, including documentation and follow-up on resident and/or family complaints or grievances
• Back-up and coordinate admission process, room change notifications, hospital referrals & contacts, tours, etc.
• Coordinate the Medicaid application process
• Work directly with residents in addressing psychosocial and leisure needs

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in a Human Service related field
• 2+ years of experience working with older adults
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
• Database, spreadsheet, and Microsoft Office experience
• Working knowledge of the health care system and levels of care
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and with teams as required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Compensation is based on experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package!

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.