Looking for Social Worker for Independent Living (Life Plan Community) in Washington DC
Salary $71,510K to $89,377K commensurate with Experience
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited university. One (1) to three (3) years’ experience in a Senior Living community required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of practices in Life Plan (Continuing Care) Communities. Compassion for older adults, and fluency with a person-centered approach which exhibits a commitment to hospitality and excellence in personalized assistance.
Resident & Family Interactions (or Scope of Practice)
- Conducts annual Wellness Visits with all Independent Living residents to ensure demographic and biographical information on is accurate.
- During Wellness visits, assesses resident engagement and overall well-being utilizing a Dimensions of Wellbeing model.
- Meets with residents and/or family members to discuss in-home care needs and facilitate communication related to transitions to higher levels of care when appropriate.
- Facilitate resident-centered psychosocial support groups.
- Lead weekly team discussions during Resident Review meetings, providing up-to-date information on resident care needs throughout the continuum of care.
- Lead and/or facilitate community forums that provide educational topics related to support infrastructure in our Life Plan community.
- Actively participate in Independent Living Resident Services team initiatives, activity planning, etc.
- Provide leadership connections to relevant resident-led monthly committees.
- Provides communication support to the Resident Services team utilizing the online resident portal and other community-based communication channels.
Grievance Responsibilities
Ensure that residents know how to file grievances, implement and manage the written grievance policy to ensure the prompt resolution of grievances. Ensuring and leading prompt response to a grievance and taking required actions.
• Ensures grievance policy meets requirements and regulations and is being followed.
• Educating residents on grievance policy.
• Ensuring a review of the policy and plan on an annual basis.
Performance and Professionalism
Maintains professional presence when representing Ingleside exhibits degree of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance.
• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy at all times according to policies and procedures; uses discretion when discussing confidential matters.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with residents, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.
• Maintains positive working relationships with management and coworkers; willingly follows directions and requests as appropriate.
• Exhibits professional standards through appearance and demeanor consistent personnel standards.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work assignments and performs in a manner to meet quality and timeliness objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures; seeks clarification or interpretation from appropriate supervisor when needed.
• Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in all relations with others.
Professional Development
Demonstrates professional development/skills competency in all activities.
• Participates in in-service, projects, or committees as time permits.
• Maintains all certifications necessary for employment.
• Demonstrates flexibility, open mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements as necessary.
• Commits to continually improving his/her skills through participations in education opportunities whether offered on the job, within, or outside of the community, to increase knowledge of work-related issues.
• Maintains a current knowledge of federal, state and other regulations applicable to job.
Safety & Security
Complies with Ingleside at Rock Creek established safety rules and practices.
• Complies with applicable safety policies and procedures as prescribed by the organization, as well as government regulations.
• Reports any potential safety hazard(s) immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Reports any injury of resident, visitor, or employee immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel
• Provides assistance to residents, visitors, or employees in an emergency situation; following the proper emergency procedures.
EEO Statement
As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
