Full-Time Geriatric Social Worker – Care & Planning

Centers Health Care; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Nursing of Buffalo seeks a dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Buffalo, NY. This full-time position supports residents' social and emotional needs and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, assisting in admissions and transfers, and connecting residents with community resources. A Bachelor's or Master's in Human Services, Psychology, or Social Work is required; LTC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, or Social Work
• Long Term Care / Subacute experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and/or improving residents' ability to meet daily physical and psychosocial needs
• Identifying individual social and emotional needs
• Developing and maintaining individualized care plans
• Participating in the planning of the resident's admission, community re-entry or transfer to another facility
• Participating in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to ensure treatment of the social and emotional needs of the resident

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Human Services; Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Skilled Nursing of Buffalo seeks a dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Buffalo, NY. This full-time position supports residents' social and emotional needs and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, assisting in admissions and transfers, and connecting residents with community resources. A Bachelor's or Master's in Human Services, Psychology, or Social Work is required; LTC experience preferred.