Social Worker

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a premier senior living services non-profit organization, has a great opportunity to join our team at The Village of Westland as a Social Worker. We invite you to help us create new possibilities in quality living for the seniors we serve.  

Why work for us? Our staff tell us they often leave work feeling good about the work they did and that they feel they personally make a difference here. 

Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off, 403b retirement savings plan.  Employees have early access to earned wages through PayActiv.  

Starting salary range between $55,640 - $67,695 based on experience.  

Assists residents and families in adjusting to physical, personal psychological and environmental difficulties which may interfere with quality of life. Provides guidance and advice to medical and administrative personnel regarding the impact of psychosocial factors on the treatment and progress of residents. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to improved health.

Essential Duties

1. Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition

and to assess client needs.

2. Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental

or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal

aid, housing, job placement or education.

3. Counsel residents and resident families to help them overcome dependencies, recover

from illness, and adjust to life.

4. Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or

patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.

5. Advocate for residents to resolve crises.

6. Collaborates with residents, families and staff regarding the development of an

appropriate admission and discharge plan of care.

7. Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding,

dealing with, and supporting the client or patient.

8. Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status.

9. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described

in treatment and care plan.

10. Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and

review of patient records.

11. Investigate abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when

necessary.

12. Conduct social research to advance knowledge in the social work field.

13. Participate in care conferences, consulting with the team caring for the resident, to

evaluate the resident's needs and plan for continuing services.

14. Participate in care conferences, consulting with the team caring for the resident, to

evaluate the resident's needs and plan for continuing services.

15. Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to

keep informed on current information and skill development.

16. Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to:

o Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures.

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related fieldExperience : None, but experience in a geriatric environment is beneficial and preferredComputer Skills:Must be able to operate a computer Proficient in Microsoft Office SoftwareCertificates & Licenses:MI Social Worker LicenseOther Requirements:Ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends