Home Care Social Worker (PRN) Compassionate Care Expert

Ascend Health; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascend Health in Paramus, New Jersey is hiring a PRN Social Worker to provide in-home support and care coordination, collaborating with families and healthcare teams.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Social Work, an active New Jersey license (LCSW preferred), and at least one year of post-graduate experience in a health setting, with strong commitment to safety, documentation, and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Current NJ social work license; LCSW preferred.
• 1 year of post graduate experience in a health setting.

Responsibilities

• Initiates action and obtains resolution. Responds promptly, professionally and patiently. Work Collaboratively.
• Nurture by supporting all customers. Educates others by sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Greets customers in a friendly and welcoming manner. Creates a positive first impression.
• Through the continuous improvement of standards of practice and by providing a safe and secure environment the customer will be assured a sense of safety and well-being, free from risk and harm.
• Contributes to the effectiveness of the department/Agency by remaining within the acceptable standard of the Agency's Attendance/Tardiness Control Policy.
• Provides direct social work services in the home which meet Agency and professional standards. Meets Agency standards of competency.
• Accurately documents care provided and maintains patient records according to Agency policies.
• Assists with Agency and community programs/committees.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Ascend Health in Paramus, New Jersey is hiring a PRN Social Worker to provide in-home support and care coordination, collaborating with families and healthcare teams.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Social Work, an active New Jersey license (LCSW preferred), and at least one year of post-graduate experience in a health setting, with strong commitment to safety, documentation, and compassionate service.