Social Worker

Full-Time ***(Urgently Hiring)****

**3K to Join our team**

MAJOR PURPOSE: Responsible for assisting residents with all social and emotional issues relating to placement in a nursing facility and all other aspects of his/her life. Performs periodic assessments of all residents to determine status and needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

2. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in order to communicate assessments and findings.

3. Ability to assess the resident's social, emotional, and psychological needs and develop treatment plans.

4. Ability to work with supervisors, co-workers, and facility staff in the performance of duties.

5. Ability to work independently and creatively.

6. Ability to work hours as scheduled based on requirements of the position/assignment.

7. Experience in health care and/or geriatric setting.

8. Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the social service function within a nursing facility.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

1. Assumes a caseload as assigned by the Director of Social Services.

2. Assesses caseload from admission to discharge and develops treatment plans and documents interventions and pertinent information in the medical records on a timely basis. Complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Rap modules.

3. Participates in Resident Care Conferences to assist in the implementation of care plans.

4. Assists residents and families with adjustments that follow initial placement. Encourages resident participation in facility activities.

5. Identifies and documents changes in effect, behavior, or personality. Advises the appropriate personnel.

6. Refers resident/family to community services or makes contact, when needed.

7. Intervenes in all resident conflict situations as necessary.

8. Develops discharge plans for caseload and coordinates all discharge planning in accordance with that policy and procedure.

Job Type: Full-time

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Melville, NY 11747: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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