Social Services Worker

Staten Island Care Center; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

Generous PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Discounts & Company Perks

Supportive, Team-Oriented Environment

Job summary

Staten Island Care Center in Staten Island, NY is seeking an experienced Social Services Worker to support residents and families in a long‑term care setting with compassion and advocacy to improve quality of life.

You will complete assessments, social histories and care plans, coordinate discharges and community resources, assist with Medicare/Medicaid, and work with nursing and rehab teams to ensure accurate documentation and compliant care.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of social services experience required.
• Bachelor's or master's degree required.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of care planning, discharge planning, MDS, Medicare/Medicaid, and community resources.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Compassionate, professional, dependable, and highly organized.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide social, emotional, and psychosocial support to residents and families.
• Complete assessments, social histories, progress notes, and care plans.
• Participate in care plan meetings, MDS, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Coordinate discharges, transportation, referrals, and community resources.
• Assist residents and families with Medicare, Medicaid, financial assistance, and community services.
• Review and coordinate MOLST/POLST and advance directive documentation.
• Advocate for resident rights, preferences, and quality of life.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate closely with nursing, medical, rehabilitation, and other departments.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, facility surveys, and departmental initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians, and community agencies.

Skills

Social services experience

Communication

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

EMR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Facility: Staten Island Care Center
Position: Social Services Worker
Location: Staten Island, NY
Shift: Full Time | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 per year

Join Our Team!

Staten Island Care Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Services Worker to support our residents and families. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in long-term care, excellent communication skills, and a passion for resident advocacy and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide social, emotional, and psychosocial support to residents and families.




• Complete assessments, social histories, progress notes, and care plans.




• Participate in care plan meetings, MDS, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary team meetings.




• Coordinate discharges, transportation, referrals, and community resources.




• Assist residents and families with Medicare, Medicaid, financial assistance, and community services.




• Review and coordinate MOLST/POLST and advance directive documentation.




• Advocate for resident rights, preferences, and quality of life.




• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.




• Collaborate closely with nursing, medical, rehabilitation, and other departments.




• Participate in quality assurance activities, facility surveys, and departmental initiatives.




• Build strong relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians, and community agencies.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of social services experience required.




• Bachelor's or master's Degree required.




• Long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or healthcare experience preferred.




• Knowledge of care planning, discharge planning, MDS, Medicare/Medicaid, and community resources.




• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.




• Compassionate, professional, dependable, and highly organized.




• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.




• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Coverage




• Generous PTO




• 401(k) Retirement Plan




• Employee Recognition Program




• Employee Discounts & Company Perks




• Supportive, Team-Oriented Environment