Social Worker

Health Center Social Worker

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday

Pay: $36-38/hr., depending on experience

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future of senior living and care. Set on thirty-two beautiful acres, StoneRidge is located just two miles from the riverfront and less than three miles from downtown Mystic, CT. When you work at StoneRidge, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company—one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you.

Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Looking ahead, we're excited to expand our community with new living spaces, along with enhanced dining and wellness programs that will enrich the lives of those we serve and create even more opportunities for our team. As we grow, so do the possibilities for professional development and career advancement. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, there's never been a better time to join our team!

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available
• Daily Pay (Optional)
• Annual Raises (Based on Performance Review)
• Annual Bonus
• College Scholarships for Staff and Dependents
• Generous PTO and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays Off
• x1.5 pay for Holidays worked
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer Paid Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term & Short Term disability insurance
• HSA/FSA Account Options
• Employee Assistance; Discount Program

About the Role

The Social Worker serves as the licensed social worker for the Avalon Health Center and plays a critical role in coordinating all resident discharges. This position partners closely with residents, families, clinical teams, and external agencies to ensure smooth transitions, emotional support, and access to vital resources.

You'll be a trusted advocate, a collaborative teammate, and a calm presence during some of life's most challenging moments.

What You'll Do

Resident Advocacy & Social Services

• Assess resident psychosocial, emotional, and medically related social needs.
• Provide direct social services or connect residents with appropriate community resources.
• Assist residents with financial assistance applications and outside agency referrals.
• Maintain accurate, confidential social service documentation and progress notes.
• Educate residents and families on resident rights.

Care Planning & Assessments

• Complete initial social service assessments for all admissions.
• Maintain MDS social service sections and conduct quarterly assessments for LTC residents.
• Participate in and coordinate interdisciplinary care plan meetings.

Discharge Planning & Transitions

• Serve as the facility's Discharge Planning Coordinator.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges with internal teams and external partners.
• Communicate discharge and transfer reports.
• Track Health Center days for independent living residents.

Admissions & Community Engagement

• Partner with the Admissions Coordinator to provide tours and admission information.
• Serve as backup for admissions processes, including interviews, documentation, and financial data collection.
• Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, and other interdisciplinary teams.
• Attend weekly Levels of Care meetings.
• If applicable, assist with clinical liaison marketing efforts and discharge follow-ups.

Qualifications We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Gerontology, or a related field.
• Current Social Worker license in the state of CT.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in senior services or a related field.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional presence and the ability to navigate emotionally complex situations with grace.

If you're passionate about HR and motivated by a culture that values people first, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and help us continue our commitment to hospitality, excellence, and employee engagement.

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

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