Brown Center Social Worker

Education Level Graduate 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)
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* 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.
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