Senior Social Services

Senior Social Services 

Facilities: Supporting our Southeast Michigan MediLodge Locations!

We invite you to apply to our Senior Level position and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.


• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.


• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.


• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.


• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.


• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.


• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.


• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.


• Pet Insurance: Three options available


• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.


• Retirement Savings with 401K.


• HSA and FSA options


• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Start a rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

Summary:
Provides psychosocial services to the residents at their assigned facilities and works with the facility Social Service Staff and Clinical Staff within their region to ensure daily resident care is implemented per company and regulatory guidelines. Assists with education, orientation and survey management for the region under the guidance and direction of the VP of Clinical Services and the Regional Social Services Consultant

Qualifications:

Education:

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  BSSW, MSSW preferred.

  
  

 Licenses/Certification:

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  Full Licensing as required by the state of employment

  
  

 Experience:

• 5 years of experience in Social Services in a long term care environment

Job Functions 

• Provides education, training and support to appropriate facility staff to facilitate improved resident care and outcomes associated with their essential function/duties


• Prepare facilities for issues and concerns during survey process


• Provides direct psychosocial intervention.


• Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually.


• Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes.


• Provides direct psychosocial intervention.


• Coordinates resident visits with outside services,dental, optical, etc.


• Assists resident's families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process.


• Works with the patient, family and other team members to plan discharge.


• Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.


• Performs other tasks as assigned.


• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.


• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.