Independent Living Social Advocate

Independent Living Social Advocate

Full Time | Days

**Pay Rates Starting at $28/hr**

Garden Spot Village, located in New Holland, PA, is a Retirement Community offering innovative options for residential living, and also wellness and healthcare services.

Job Title: Independent Living Social Advocate

Status: Full Time Days

Schedule: 8 am - 4 pm

Salary Range: Starting at $28 per hour

What does Garden Spot Communities offer employees?

• Here are just an example of some of the benefits we offer:
  • Pet Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • First time homeowners program
  • Campus perks such as access to the new fitness center, salons, meal discounts and more!

What will I do in this role with Garden Spot?

As an Independent Living Social Advocate, supporting the Garden Spot Communities' mission will include the following responsibilities:

• Complies with established policies and procedures and maintains established standards and practices including the Compliance Program/Code of Conduct.
• Treats all information about residents, their condition and family as confidential information.
• Serves in a problem-solving capacity, as an advocate for residents. Provides accurate assessments and intervene with effective treatment plans that empowers residents' coping skills.
• Maintains a written record of the frequency and nature of any qualified social work consultations and services provided or obtained.
• Assists the Marketing Department with pre-entrance level of care/independence assessments as needed.
• Orients new residents to Garden Spot Village services and assists in their adjustment to the routines and schedules. Assists Life Enrichment with Village Life Orientation.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with the Social Service Departments of local hospitals, physician's groups and other retirement communities.

What do I need for this role with Garden Spot?

• College graduate with a minimum of a BA from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Experience with geriatrics is preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of social service programs available to the elderly is a benefit to have and/or willingness to be trained in specific programs utilized in the department.
• Ability and desire to work with the elderly; ability to build relationships.

How is Garden Spot unique?

• Garden Spot Communities is a nonprofit organization with locations in New Holland, Akron, and Zieglerville, PA, offering healing and retirement living at its best!
• We live out our mission daily: Inspired by the life of Jesus, we cultivate vibrant community for purposeful living.
• We prioritize our values: Community, Excellence, Service, Stewardship, Innovation, and Integrity.
• We facilitate abundant opportunities for residents to live with purpose in community.
• We are committed to person-centered care: residents' needs and desires are taken into account first
• We follow a guiding principle: Be Kind. Do Good. Show Love.
• We encourage and equip our team to work hard, have fun, and make a difference!

Before completing an application, please review The Garden Spot Experience to learn more about who we are, what we do and how we do it!

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