Social Worker

Freedom Village at Holland•San Diego, CA

15h•$29 - $32

About The Position

Experience the future of senior living and care as soon as you step foot into our doors. Casa de las Campanas offers upscale resort-style living in the scenic area of Rancho Bernardo. Our team of dedicated professionals strives to improve the lives of seniors in our community on a daily basis. Our campus and surroundings reflect the love that our residents have for southern California. Our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, exceptional hospitality, and stunning location is unmatched. Our well-traveled and outdoorsy senior community enjoys socializing over meals, exploring nearby trails, and taking in breathtaking views. We are currently seeking a talented Residential Social Worker. If you want to experience a fresh perspective on senior living, join us today! Job Summary: Residential Social Services shall plan and coordinate social services for the residents needing support in Independent, Assisted Living, and Memory Care units; provide educational programs for all Casa staff in effectively dealing with people with cognitive impairments; establish and facilitate a comprehensive support (group and individual) program for all residents with appropriate follow up.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Work/Psychology/Gerontology or related field with strong writing and verbal communication skills
A minimum of two years of experience is required working with geriatric residents in Long Term Care setting
Knowledge of Title 22 Regulations and case management
Ability to administer Depression Scale and Cognitive Testing
All Employees must be able to pass background checks (fitness for duty physical, fingerprinting, employment references) as required by a licensed residential care facility.
Some of the roles in our community require that we ask about your COVID-19 vaccination status.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements a case management program for providing psychosocial support to all residents
Assist residents in transition between the various levels of care as necessary and provides support for families to help them deal with these transitions.
Provide support and resources on topics such as grief, loss, caregiving, hospice, and concerns related to aging. Maintains current resource list.
Provides input for departmental operation and capital budgets, including possible revenue generated from counseling programs and case management.
Consults with the Director of Resident Services, Director of Residential Continuing Care Director of Activities, and Administration to develop a holistic program to meet the needs of residents, on their individual levels, to enhance the quality of life.
Coordinates regular, ongoing educational sessions for residents on age-related topics.
Assumes a proactive role in resolving resident issues & concerns related to assigned areas of responsibility. Includes Medicare, and Long Term Care Insurance. Available to meet and support residents with various requests and any other duties as assigned.
Provides input to RHAT (Resident Health Assessment Team) through personal observations and those of staff regarding changes in resident condition and develop an action plan.
Assesses residents’ cognitive, functional, and psychosocial abilities on an annual basis.
Serves as a liaison for residents in skilled nursing.