Social Wellness Consultant - American Senior Communities LLC

Social Wellness Consultant

This roles requires extended travel in Indiana, supporting ASC communities north of Indianapolis, ranging from Williamsport to Muncie.

The Social Wellness (Social Services) Consultant coordinates property staff related to social services and activities to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with developing social work, memory care and recreation programs that achieve and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates the communication of regulatory requirements and policies.
• Serves as an educator and advisor to staff in order to assist them in identifying, planning, implementing and evaluating programs related to resident recreational, memory care and social work needs.
• Assists management in the screening and orientation for new Social Service, Memory Care and Activity personnel.
• Participates in planning, coordinating and presenting training seminars for social service, memory care and activity personnel.
• Keeps Executive Directors informed of evaluations and concerns regarding social work, memory care and recreational programs, staff performance, professionalism, documentation and other areas of compliance through written and oral reports.
• Functions as a part of American Senior Communities clinical team by assisting in the development of criteria and procedures for review and evaluating compliance and progress or lack of progress towards goals.
• Provides consultation, written consultation reports and assistance to properties on a consistent and timely basis to ensure regulatory compliance. Maintains open communication with property administrators and Home Office personnel.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school; or a Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in a human services field. Experience as a QIDP is preferred.
• Experience in activity programming or activity consulting preferred; Recreational Therapist or CTRS.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in long-term care.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Indiana with the potential for overnight and extended visits.
• Must possess strong communication skills to be able to interact effectively with residents and staff to evaluate psychosocial issues and activity areas.

What’s in it for you? Benefits and perks include:

• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay 
• Lucrative employee referral bonus program
• Paid training, skills certification & career development support
• Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement
• Continued education opportunities through tuition discounts and program partnerships
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts and so much more

Bring your heart to work! Caring people make the difference at American Senior Communities!

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient centered care since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Each of our 80+ American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Our leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well. As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a calling.

We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Home Office