Social Worker

Salary starting at $62,000 to $77,200 Annual Salary (Salary is based on years of experience).

Schedule: Full Time- (8am-4pm) - Monday to Friday. 

Westminster Place is seeking a dedicated Full-Time LSW Social Worker for the Healthcare Department. Join the team at Westminster Place, a Presbyterian Living community, an independent, non-profit senior care organization offering full continuum of care from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing and memory care at four luxury retirement communities.

Why Choose us?!

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO): With rollover and sellback options
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) with employer match
• Disability Coverage: Long-term and short-term plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services
• Continuing Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
• Life Insurance: Multiple coverage options to protect loved ones
• Commuter Benefits: public transportation and mileage reimbursement
• Pet Insurance: Coverage for pet’s health and wellbeing
• Chaplain Counseling: Onsite 24/7 availability for spiritual and emotional support

Wellness:

• Wellhub: Gym benefit for fitness and health
• Onsite Fitness Centers: Convenient access to gym facilities
• Employee Engagement: Organize events to build community
• Financial Counseling: Professional advice for financial wellbeing
• Mentorship Program: Guidance and career development

Essential Duties:

• Deliver short and long-term supportive counseling to help residents manage transitions, discharge planning, loss, and adjustments to physical, cognitive, and emotional changes.
• Serve as an advocate and liaison for residents, addressing health and psychosocial needs with their families.
• Foster effective communication among residents, families, and staff.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary service plan meetings and manage crises, assisting residents and families during incidents such as wandering, pre-hospice needs, and behavioral issues.
• Assist residents in accessing services to maximize their independence and support their physical and psychosocial needs.
• Develop and implement educational and supportive programs for residents and their families.
• Inform residents of their rights and advocate to ensure these rights are upheld.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and document findings in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Utilize software and computers to enhance efficiency in service delivery and documentation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) or achieve proficiency within the probationary period.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees addressing resident psychosocial needs and institutional concerns.
• Provide in-service training to staff on the psychosocial needs of residents and the older adult population.
• Adhere to Presbyterian Homes Corporate Compliance policies, ensuring confidentiality, security of information, and resident well-being.

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, LCSW Preferred.

Experience: A minimum of two years post graduate social work.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Social Worker in Illinois.
• Strong counseling and communication skills.
• Active participant in interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Proactive, team-oriented, and flexible, capable of multitasking and problem-solving.
• Experienced in group facilitation and maintaining confidentiality.
• Passionate about working with older adults.
• Experience with Point Click Care EMR system is a plus.

 

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