What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker (LSW) position at Ohio Living Lake Vista?
You’re cool, calm, collected, and caring.
You’re a great listener and you empathize with others easily. A passion of yours is advocating for others, and you have the skills needed to assess the psychological and emotional needs of residents and their families. You’re incredibly compassionate, and you love making sure that residents have the care they need. We appreciate your ability to connect with others and know you would be an amazing Social Worker at Ohio Living.
Why Ohio Living is different
- Close-knit culture. We’re more like a second family here. You’ll get to know your team, our residents and patients, and you’ll appreciate the additional joy it brings to your work.
- Rewarding work. If you are called to care for others, you’ll find real satisfaction at Ohio Living. This is an environment where you can fully use your skills to comfort, assist and inspire.
- Excellent staffing ratios. We are not-for-profit and put quality care first, so our nursing team has more time to provide personalized and thoughtful care to each resident which leads to less stress in the workplace for everyone.
- Attractive pay and benefits. We offer everything you expect, plus shift differentials, a retirement plan, paid time off, education assistance, pay advances up to $500, recognition programs and free meals.
- Schedules that fit. We’ll work together to find a schedule that meets both of our needs, and we won’t mandate extra hours after your shift.
What you’ll do
You will focus on the emotional and psycho-social needs of the residents while maintaining a relationship with families as well. The residents will rely on you and your knowledge of the healthcare system and will look to you for guidance when it comes to navigating their care options and overcoming any barriers they encounter. We count on you to approach every interaction with kindness, compassion, and empathy.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in social work required and a current unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio
- Two years experience in a healthcare and/or human services environment required
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Experience in patient advocacy required
- chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
- makes its mission the heart of our organization by consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
- provides an engaging, recognition centered, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith
Why work at Ohio Living Lake Vista?
Our residents and employees have access to an on-campus library and a walking trail that winds through our 32-acre campus and connects to the Turkey Run Trail in Mosquito Lake State Park. Depending on an employee’s status, they may benefit from:
- competitive wages
- affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403b retirement savings
- paid time off including your birthday
- training, continuing education, and education assistance
- pay advances up to $500
- free meals/meal allowance
- the latest technology
- unlimited career opportunities
- and much more!
Who is Ohio Living?
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults in 50 Ohio counties.
Our Values:
Care • Integrity • Customer Service • Innovation