Impactful Social Worker – Long-Term Care

Elderwood Administrative Services; Town of Clarkson (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport is seeking a Social Worker to support residents in our long-term care community. The role involves identifying psychosocial, mental and emotional needs, linking residents to services, and guiding admissions, care planning, transitions and discharge decisions.

This position collaborates closely with nursing, rehabilitation and other interdisciplinary professionals to promote residents’ independence, dignity and quality of life, while building lasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited institution; or a bachelor’s degree in a related human-services field, including human rehabilitation counseling, psychology, sociology, gerontology or special education
• At least one year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals
• Casework experience
• Experience supporting admissions or discharges is strongly preferred
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Ability to work effectively with older adults, families and interdisciplinary team members
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and documentation skills
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English at an intermediate or higher level to support safe, effective workplace communication

Responsibilities

• Manage a social work caseload for residents on an assigned nursing unit
• Welcome new residents and help them adjust to the long-term care environment
• Identify residents’ psychosocial, mental and emotional needs
• Participate in developing and reviewing individualized plans of care
• Complete required screenings for new admissions and applicable discharge planning
• Support residents and families through admissions, care transitions, transfers and discharges
• Participate in decisions involving changes in care setting or level of care
• Document resident information accurately and in accordance with facility and department standards
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation and other departments to address residents’ physical, emotional and social needs
• Provide individual, family or group support within the scope of the position
• Participate in staff education and in-service programs as requested

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in related human-services field

Job description

Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport is seeking a Social Worker to support residents in our long-term care community. The role involves identifying psychosocial, mental and emotional needs, linking residents to services, and guiding admissions, care planning, transitions and discharge decisions.

This position collaborates closely with nursing, rehabilitation and other interdisciplinary professionals to promote residents’ independence, dignity and quality of life, while building lasting