Position: Community Social Worker Schedule: Part Time 16 hours Pay: Starting at $30/hr. - DOQ Location: Essex, CT Who We Are: Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, 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! You Will Enjoy: • 401(k) with company match • Resident sponsored educational scholarships • Employee assistance program • Free electric vehicle charging stations • Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today • An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun Here are a few of the responsibilities of a Community Social Worker: • Support coordination of resident care and services across the community’s continuum of care • Serve as a liaison between residents, families, physicians, and community staff to ensure clear communication and coordination of care • Maintain accurate, current, and confidential social service documentation and resident records • Assist residents in accessing internal and external resources • Support Social Services in ensuring advanced directives are completed, updated, and properly maintained in resident records • Support resident wellbeing by assisting with wellness initiatives • Coordinate short-term and long-term stays within higher levels of care Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have • Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, or a related field • Licensure as a Social Worker in Connecticut is preferred • 2–3 years of experience in long-term care, transitional care, memory care, or equivalent healthcare settings preferred • Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft Office Suite • Strong interpersonal and communication skills 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. EEO Employer