Social Worker Team Lead

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes an environment of inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
• Referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Plus so much more!

Givens Estates is looking for a full-time Social Work Team Lead to support our Resident Services team. Reporting to our Resident Services Director, this role will support the social work team across all levels of care on campus.


What you'll do:

• Support residents and families through transitions between care levels, crisis situations, and changes in health or cognition
• Facilitate advance care planning, mental health referrals, and family meetings as needed
• Provide day-to-day mentorship to social work staff serving each level of care
• Conduct regular team meetings and interdisciplinary case reviews
• Partner with Life Enrichment, Nursing, Wellness, Therapy, and Chaplaincy to deliver integrated services that support psychosocial well-being
• Assign and monitor caseloads to ensure equitable distribution and continuity of care
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll need:

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited program strongly preferred
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent state licensure strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of social work experience with older adults; at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role preferred
• Experience in senior living, long-term care, hospice, or hospital discharge planning preferred

Compensation is $73,000 - $78,000 per year, based on background and experience, and includes our comprehensive benefits package

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC. We already have five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.

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