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Social Worker

Goodwin Living
Alexandria, VA, US
Full-time
Part-time

Celebrated as the #2 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by The Washington Post , Goodwin Living is more than a team it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.

Goodwin Living ranks #2 thanks to team members who respond to an annual survey conducted by a neutral, third-party resource.

Here are some reasons they honor us with this ranking :

  • Embracing Diversity : Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
  • Growth and Opportunities : We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
  • Valuing Our Team Members : By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and value

Job Summary :

This position is primarily responsible for providing a full range of clinical social work services to residents of The View Alexandria and their families to promote general social and emotional well-being and to identify their social and emotional needs which may be related to medical conditions.

Job Duties :

  • Interviews potential residents to complete a social history and cognitive assessment in determining level of care.
  • Provides follow-up Social Work visits to newly admitted residents and documents such visits within ninety (90) days after arrival in the resident’s medical record.
  • Offers direct social work interventions to residents and their families and provides appropriate measures for helping residents in their personal adjustment, emotional and social well-being and accessing of appropriate facility and community referrals and resources
  • Documents in the clinical chart appropriate conversations, meetings, and interventions with residents, families / POA, and staff concerning residents as required by Federal and State regulations and TVA policy.
  • Administers the Mini-Mental Status Exam, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Geriatric Depression Scale, Brief Cognitive Rating Scale, or other comparable assessments as needed.
  • Achieves certification by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) to participate in the completion of the Universal Assessment Instrument (UAI) and development of the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) within 90 days of hire
  • Participates in the development and implementation of resident care policies as related to psycho-social aspects of resident care issues.
  • Educates on and promotes the completion of Advanced Directives, as required.
  • Provides quality resident care by coordinating and facilitating conferences with families / powers of attorney and other interested parties to address problems of adjustment, treatment, and caregiving concerns.

Qualifications :

  • A BSW or MSW degree from an accredited university; prefer a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).
  • Must possess computer skills; prefer experience with electronic medical records.
  • Prefer to have at least three (3) years experience in social work with at least one (1) year in work with the geriatric population.
  • Must possess ability to deal tactfully and effectively with residents, staff, family members and the public.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members :

  • Paid Time Off
  • Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
  • DailyPay : Work and get paid the same day!
  • Tuition Assistance for Career Development
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
  • Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
  • Staff Emergency Grants
  • Retirement Plan- 401(k)
  • Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission : to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them.

Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent.

With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.

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