Resident Advocate & Programs Social Worker

Central Nursing; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Nursing is seeking a Social Worker to provide comprehensive psychosocial support to residents based on individual emotional and psychosocial needs. You will participate in developing programs and services to meet and sustain resident needs, and coordinate discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions within the facility.

The role requires collaboration with the Social Services team, Administration, and staff to implement best practices in resident care, and to advocate for residents’

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assists with resident and family transition into the facility.
• Completes a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths.
• Identifies medical related social needs of residents, and provides appropriate services to meet the individual.
• Collects and compiles resident social information into personal file upon admission.
• Maintains lists of facility and community resources available to the residents that can provide assistance in Social Services and clinical care.
• Plans, organizes and implements Social Service programs in the facility.
• Evaluates effectiveness of Social Service programs in the facility and collaborates the Social Services team, Administration and other facility staff to offer best practices to the residents.
• Assesses each resident for discharge and coordinates discharges in the facility.
• Advocates for resident’s best interest and total care in Social Services and clinical care.
• Conducts resident interviews and ensures that relevant MDS sections (i.e. cognitive, mood, behavior, patient goal setting) and Care Area Assessments are completed in accordance with regulation.
• Performs other related job duties as required

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Master's or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Central Nursing is seeking a Social Worker to provide comprehensive psychosocial support to residents based on individual emotional and psychosocial needs. You will participate in developing programs and services to meet and sustain resident needs, and coordinate discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions within the facility.

The role requires collaboration with the Social Services team, Administration, and staff to implement best practices in resident care, and to advocate for residents’