Brown Center Social Worker

Education LevelGraduate Degree## Description**Jewish Senior Life (JSL) communities flourish through deep, lasting connections. For decades, our dedicated staff and cherished residents have shaped a culture rooted in compassion, respect, and genuine care- making JSL not just a place to live or work, but a place to belong.**At JSL you are part of a warm and inviting community that provides support services and quality living to older adults. Our residents enjoy a full range of social/cultural programs and activities while residing in our assisted living communities.**The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program is a dementia specific adult day program.****We have an open opportunity for a compassionate social worker within our West Bloomfield center.****Essential Functions and Responsibilities**: *include the following. Other duties may be assigned.** Complete in-home intake assessment for each program participant and maintains ongoing assessment of needs.* Orient other staff to psychosocial needs of participants.* With input from the program team, develops and updates care plan with participants and family.* Conduct group activity sessions as determined by program needs.* Conduct training in psychosocial needs of participants and their family members.* Attend to daily care and safety requirements of participants as needed.* Assist participants and care partners in finding services and resources as needed.* Provide needed support, linkages, and follow-up for participants and family members in crisis.* Assist in the marketing of Brown Center program and events* Meet with families who express concerns regarding finances for program attendance and assist in determining appropriate support.* Maintain charting, correspondence, weekly statistics, and agency reporting requirements.## Qualifications**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* **Education/Licensure:** Bachelor’s (BSW) or master’s in social work (MSW) with licensure (LSW or LMSW)* **Experience:** 2–5 years of experience working with older adults, specifically those with memory, cognitive impairments, and their families* **Preferred Background:** Experience with medically at-risk populations, such as those in long-term care, hospice, or acute care settings* **Composition and time management skills** enough to prepare required reports and correspondence*Jewish Senior Life believes our employees are our greatest asset and is committed to creating a workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, and supported. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodation is provided in accordance with applicable laws.* #J-18808-Ljbffr JLive