Case Manager

Cortland-Park-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Cortland, NY is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide essential social work services, support, and advocacy to residents adjusting to illness, disability, and placement.

You will work with families, discharge planning, and care planning, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support emotional and social needs. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social case work practices and factors related to disease and disability.
• Discharge planning and MOLST form understanding.
• Knowledge and understanding of MDS 3.0.
• Skilled interviewing techniques.
• Ability to organize work effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Sensitivity to others' reactions.
• Ability to develop care plans, complete paperwork, and regular assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services, support, and advocacy to residents to assist them in their adjustment to illnesses, disabilities, and placements.
• Maintain information on community and health resources for resident care.
• Maintain contact with families to report changes in health and for discharge Planning.
• Develop and implement rights and responsibilities of residents.
• Transfer residents to appropriate levels of medical care.
• Arrange adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items for residents.
• Assist residents and families in healthcare decisions.
• Monitor room changes and records for the process.
• Participate in resident care plan conferences addressing emotional/social needs and treatment goals.
• Provide individual counseling for residents and assist with emotional issues.
• Maintain communication with the interdisciplinary team regarding resident needs.
• Collaborate with the team on daily admissions and discharges.

Skills

Discharge Planning

MOLST knowledge

MDS 3.0 knowledge

Interviewing techniques

Care plan development

Documentation

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Case Manager

Job Summary

Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility, located in Cortland, New York, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team. As a Social Worker, you will provide essential social work services, support, and advocacy to our residents, assisting them in their adjustment to their illnesses, disabilities, and placements. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services, support, and advocacy to residents to assist them in their adjustment to their illnesses, disabilities, and placements
• Maintain information on community and health resources that can be utilized during the resident's care
• Maintain contact with families to report on changes in health condition and for discharge planning
• Participate in the development and implementation of and adherence to the rights and responsibilities of residents
• Participate in the process of transferring residents to appropriate levels of medical care
• Make arrangements for obtaining needed adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items
• Assist residents and families in making decisions about healthcare issues
• Monitor room changes, records, and assist through the process
• Participate in all resident care plan conferencing to ensure attention to emotional/social needs of all residents and help define treatment goals
• Provide individual counseling for residents and assist with difficult emotional issues and problem-solving
• Maintain continual communication with the interdisciplinary team regarding resident medical, behavioral, and emotional needs
• Work seamlessly with the interdisciplinary team on daily admissions and discharges

Performance Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements

• Working knowledge of the practices and procedures of social case work and of the social factors related to disease and disability
• Discharge Planning and Advanced Directives (MOLST form)
• Knowledge and understanding of MDS 3.0
• Skilled interviewing techniques
• Ability to organize work effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Sensitivity to the reaction of others
• Good observation skills
• Ability to develop care plans, complete paperwork, and regular assessments

• Reports to the Director of Social Work

Salary

$24 - $28 HOURLY

Benefits

Employee and family health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as competitive salaries, 401K with employer contribution, generous paid time off.