Overview:
Social Worker
RiverWoods Exeter, is seeking a dedicated social worker to make a difference in the wellbeing of our residents.Our commitment is to create the possibility for each resident to live their best life in every facet of their lives throughout each stage of life. Our role is to help people make choices to achieve their “best life” as they define it; to intentionally engage each resident around how they define “best life” and to provide options and navigation assistance to help them achieve it.
Make a difference while making a living in an award-winning independent retirement community where your work helps change lives for the better every day. You have the opportunity to create connections and provide support with our residents.
Benefits:
- Medical and Dental Insurance, within 30 days of starting employment
- 403(b) Retirement plan with a company match
- Generous Earned Time off Policy
- 6 Paid Holidays, 4 Personal Days
- Wellness Programs
- Get paid daily! We've partnered with DailyPay, so you can work today and get paid tomorrow.
- On-site fitness opportunities
- Employee meal program
- Education assistance
Responsibilities:
- Build long-term relationships with residents and their families with a person-centered focus.
- Create and maintain atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis
- Act as a liaison between hospitals rehabilitation centers and RiverWoods Healthcare to coordinate smooth admissions of RiverWoods residents into healthcare, including room management.
- Provide residents with information concerning resident rights, living wills, power of attorney documentation, advanced directives, RiverWoods Lodge Handbook, Long-term care Ombudsman information and other pertinent information upon a resident’s admission to healthcare.
- Complete all admission paperwork and consents in accordance with federal and state requirements as well as RiverWoods established policies and procedures.
- Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies social, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate social worker intervention.
- Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents, and their families in coping with their transition and adjustment to the healthcare facility, including their social, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 4-year college degree and BSW required, with a preference for MSW degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a long-term care setting, healthcare or related field
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RiverWoods Group: Northern New England’s Largest Family of CCRCs
Three Communities, One Philosophy: Providing Community and Peace of Mind
Since 1994, every day we honor our founding premise: we are here to make things better. Everyone who works here, who serves on our board, who comes to live at one of our communities is connected to this concept. We are about making things better for people, every day. We believe that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life.
Each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our mission: to create community and provide peace of mind to our residents. At RiverWoods, you will have the opportunity to work in a bright, attractive and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career.
If you’re looking for work that has meaning, purpose, and a future – then RiverWoods is for you.