Full-Time Social Worker Assistant — Senior Care & Support

Cattaraugus Rehab & Nursing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

Weekly pay & direct deposit

401k

Dental Ins

Health Ins

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Cattaraugus Rehab & Nursing is seeking a full-time Social Worker Assistant in New York. The position emphasizes maintaining patient confidentiality, addressing medical, social and emotional needs, and providing crisis counseling to residents and families.

The role requires a social work degree with a preference for MSW and NYS licensure in social work. In-person work with a focus on discharge planning and coordination of social services is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services field is preferred.
• MSW is preferred; current NYS license as MSW or Clinical Social Worker required or licensure in progress.
• Full-time, in-person position at a skilled nursing facility in NY.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all patients.
• Ensure medical, social and emotional needs of residents are met.
• Provide crisis intervention, counseling, or other services to residents and families.
• Assist new residents and families in the initial adjustment phase.
• Coordinate social services to ensure daily social services are provided.
• Document in medical records per policy and guidelines.
• Participate in care plan meetings to address social and emotional needs.

Skills

Supervised health care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

Master of Social Work preferred / NYS license (MSW or Clinical SW)

Job description

Cattaraugus Rehab & Nursing is seeking a full-time Social Worker Assistant in New York. The position emphasizes maintaining patient confidentiality, addressing medical, social and emotional needs, and providing crisis counseling to residents and families.

The role requires a social work degree with a preference for MSW and NYS licensure in social work. In-person work with a focus on discharge planning and coordination of social services is essential.