Compassionate Social Worker Assistant | Flexible Hours

Infinite Care; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Package Options

Dental Insurance Plan Option

Vision Insurance Plan Options

401k match

Daily Pay Available

Job summary

Forest Hill Center in Newark, NJ is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to assess, counsel, interview, and educate patients and families, and to help plan, organize, and implement care in alignment with facility policies.

The role emphasizes Medicaid/Medicare knowledge, assistance with benefits like Food Stamps and housing, coordinating referrals, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure dignity, privacy, and quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred, however we are accepting new grads.

Responsibilities

• Assess nature of patients situations by interviewing and reviewing personal history.
• Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help patients/residents deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies.
• Develop and execute individual treatment plans, should know how to apply Medicaid and Medicare application for the patient.
• Can help the patient with their Food Stamps, Housing application and phone assistance.
• Interview service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses.
• Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals.
• Monitor and evaluate patients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.
• Offer information and counseling on the best course of action during sessions.
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and programs.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Act as a key-worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams
• Supports the Facility.
• Is knowledgeable of patient/resident rights and promotes an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork
• Agrees to comply with the Code of Conduct.

Job description

Forest Hill Center in Newark, NJ is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to assess, counsel, interview, and educate patients and families, and to help plan, organize, and implement care in alignment with facility policies.

The role emphasizes Medicaid/Medicare knowledge, assistance with benefits like Food Stamps and housing, coordinating referrals, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure dignity, privacy, and quality of life for residents.