Social Worker

Social Worker


Location: Guardian Angels Care Center - Elk River, MN
Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000 (Based on Experience)

Posting ID: 3260

Proudly recognized as a 2026 Star Tribune Top Workplace , Guardian Angels is committed to creating an exceptional environment for both our employees and the seniors and families we serve.

Position Summary:

The Social Worker assists the Director of Social Services in planning, directing, and organizing the social services program to meet the objectives of the care center as part of total resident care. This role is primarily working within the Transitional Care Unit . The Social Worker assists the residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Services are provided in accordance with the mission of Guardian Angels Care Center and in compliance with existing rules and regulations.

Schedule:

• Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the admission process, including completion of admission paperwork.
• Actively assist with discharge planning starting on admission with transitional care residents.
• Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Complete the MDS, CAAs, BIMS, PHQ-9.
• Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions.
• Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Be the lead at care conference (welcome, introductions, establish time frame, etc.)
• Assume the lead for room transfers within facility. Understands that room changes need to happen timely. Social worker will discuss with resident, family, and communicate with team.
• Lost items point person and also follow-up with resident and/or family member on the outcome.
• In hospice situation will share provider or nursing recommendations with family member.
• Follow-up with resident and/or family members pertaining to lost items.
• Will communicate and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide support to team for identification of mood and behavioral expressions.
• Participate in the assessment of the appropriateness of referrals for nursing home placement/assisted living.
• Act as advocate for the residents and assist them in maintaining a satisfactory lifestyle in the Care Center.
• Assist in referrals and coordination with psychological services.
• Assist in providing a dignified, respectful, resident-centered environment for residents.
• Ensure or provide support and education to residents/family members/significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services.
• Provide groups for residents/family members/significant others as appropriate to their needs.
• Provide interventions to address traumatic events that have occurred to resident.
• Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident's return to the community
• Follow standard precautions, facility infection control guidelines, sanitation and safety standards of practice in all work and activities.
• All duties are performed in accordance with current standards, guidelines, state and federal regulations.
• Uphold confidential information as required by Guardian Angels Care Center policy and procedure and as related to HIPAA.
• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of the Guardian Angels of Elk River.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited college, and have current Minnesota licensure as a Social Worker.
• Experience in geriatric social work and willingness to work with geriatric residents is required.
• Must have computer proficiency.
• Must be self-motivated, with ability to organize and prioritize.
• Must have excellent verbal and written (read and write) communication skills.
• Must have ability to collaborate with other health care professionals, institutions, and agencies.
• Must maintain good attendance and punctuality.

Benefits Include:
Competitive wages with credit for experience. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA) - 3:1 Employer Match, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Employer Paid Short-Term Disability, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Paid Time Off/ESST, 11 Holidays, Referral Bonus, Employee Support Program (EMPOWER), and Free Gym Membership - Club GA & Gym 365 Locations. All benefits are subject to the eligibility requirements of each benefit plan.

Mission:

Guardian Angels provides exceptional health care, housing and supportive services to seniors and their families in the spirit of Christ's love

About Guardian Angels:

Guardian Angels Senior Services is a trusted provider committed to the well-being of seniors through a range of specialized offerings. With a focus on personalized care, our dedicated team ensures that individual needs and preferences are met with compassion and expertise.

We serve more than 3,000 individuals and their families each year in the communities of Albertville, Becker, Elk River, Otsego and Zimmerman. We are blessed with a dedicated, compassionate staff of approximately 500, as well as hundreds of volunteers, members of the Friends of GA and loyal donors.

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