Lasell Village is a unique life plan community with education at its heart, located on the beautiful campus of Lasell University in Newton. We are a caring and vibrant community home to more than 225 residents in independent living apartments, supported living studios, and a 5-star skilled nursing and rehabilitative facility.

The Senior Living Social Worker is responsible for identifying the social, psychological, and emotional needs of residents in independent living, and Lasell Studios, and for making recommendations and arrangements for services to meet those needs. The position includes time spent with families and residents in the Wellness Center, as well as documentation, meeting and related conditions. Quality customer service is a top priority for everyone at the Village.

This is a 32 hour a week salaried position. The salary is $73k.

Benefits:

• A full complement of insurance benefits including health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start, personal days, sick days and 10 paid holidays
• 403(b) plan with a generous 7.5% match after 1 year of employment
• Tuition reimbursement (free tuition at Lasell University for yourself or eligible dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement of $1000.00 per year at institutions outside Lasell University for staff
• Discounted lunch at our on-site Cafe
• Staff appreciation bonus 2x a year
• Public transportation reimbursement ($50 per month)
• Free parking
• Free ESL training (English as a second language)
• On-going training & development courses
• Amazing workplace culture of friendliness and teamwork

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make routine contacts with residents of Lasell Village and Lasell Studios
• Assess resident and family needs, develop resources and appropriate interventions to meet those needs
• Meet with residents on an individual basis as needed to provide support, resources, or care management services
• Participates in resident admission procedures, including “Wellness Center interview” and cognitive assessment
• Assist with transfer of resident from one level of care to another, as needed. Includes facilitating care transition discussions with residents and participating in family meetings
• Documents assessments, results, meetings, and changes
• Run and Facilitate groups as needed to address resident needs and concerns
• Sponsor and or present programs to the community around end-of-life decision making
• Provides in-service training to staff and residents on relevant topics, as needed
• Works cooperatively with Social Worker at Lasell House and Manager of Lasell Studios to provide a continuum of care
• Performs necessary administrative functions, record keeping, correspondence, and communications as needed
• Develops and maintains community resources and outside professional contacts
• Keeps educational credentials and professional certificates current
• Develops goals and objectives annually
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times
• Promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Lasell Village in all areas of responsibility

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters in Social Work is preferred
• Minimum requirement is a four-year college or university education with a B.A./B.S. degree in group work, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.

JOB SKILLS:

• Five years’ experience in a social services role
• Must possess excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, and have a high degree of flexibility and adaptability
• Must be able to assist residents and staff in case of a disaster
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Thrive in a team environment and work well with others

Lasell Village considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Lasell are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19, Flu), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB), and using designated PPE when required.

Lasell Village is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, the color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.

We are proud to be listed as an Age-Friendly Certified Employer.

Contact: Pam Dellicarpini, Director of Human Resources

pdellicarpini@lasell.edu