Flexible 3-Day Social Work Assistant – Nursing

Sunrise Nursing; Raymore (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunrise Nursing & Memory Care seeks a compassionate Social Work Assistant / Social Services Designee to support residents’ psychosocial well-being in a skilled nursing facility.

The role offers a flexible 3-day-per-week schedule, with responsibilities spanning assessments, care planning, and coordination with CMS regulations, MDS, and NASW standards to ensure high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified in Social Work or Human Services (state requirements apply).
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field.
• 1+ year of social work experience in healthcare or long-term care.
• Knowledge of MDS, care planning, and CMS regulations.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and complete social histories.
• Participate in MDS assessments, care plans, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Provide emotional support and adjustment counseling for residents and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and community resource referrals.
• Maintain accurate documentation (MDS, care plans, progress notes, PASARR, etc.).
• Support resident rights, advocacy, and quality of life initiatives.
• Assist with survey readiness and compliance (CMS/state regulations).
• Investigate concerns and support abuse prevention and reporting protocols.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and administration teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Sunrise Nursing & Memory Care seeks a compassionate Social Work Assistant / Social Services Designee to support residents’ psychosocial well-being in a skilled nursing facility.

The role offers a flexible 3-day-per-week schedule, with responsibilities spanning assessments, care planning, and coordination with CMS regulations, MDS, and NASW standards to ensure high-quality resident care.