Social Worker

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Diversity and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage for full-time team members!)
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
• Referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Plus so much more!

Givens Highland Farms a leading continuing care retirement community in Black Mountain, is hiring a full-time Health Services Social Worker. The primary purpose of the Health Services Social Work Navigator position is to provide social services navigation and support for both the Health Care Center (Skilled Nursing/Long Term Care) and Residential Assisted Living (Multi-unit Assisted Housing with Services). The Social Worker will have a unique opportunity to channel their knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience in a meaningful way that directly impacts the lives of our residents.

What you'll do:

• Serve as the social services point of contact for the Health Care Center and Residential Assisted Living
• Collaborate with the Health Services Director, Director of Nursing, and interdisciplinary Care Plan Team to ensure comprehensive and individualized resident care and services are provided
• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans for residents in both the Health Care Center and Residential Assisted Living
• Advocate for and uphold Residents' Rights, including documentation and follow-up on resident and/or family complaints or grievances
• Coordinate discharge planning, and care transitions with residents, families, interdisciplinary Care Plan Team, and external agencies
• Assist with coordinating admissions and serve as backup to the admissions coordinator, as needed
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) or a related Human Services Field required
• 2+ years of experience working with older adults
• Must have valid NC Drivers License with clear driving record for use of facility vehicle

Compensation is $28 - $32 per hour, and includes our comprehensive benefits package!

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have five communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.