Social Worker

Upstate Services Group; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Cortland, NY is seeking a dedicated Social Worker (Full-time) to support residents facing illness and disability. The role focuses on social work services, discharge planning, family communication, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team.

You will provide individual counseling, assist with care plan development, and help residents navigate healthcare decisions, ensuring respectful, resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, or closely related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0 and discharge planning processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services, advocacy, and support to residents to aid adjustment to illnesses, disabilities, and placements.
• Maintain information on community and health resources for resident care.
• Maintain contact with families regarding health changes and discharge planning.
• Participate in resident rights development and adherence.
• Assist with admissions/discharges and care planning as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide counseling for residents and collaborate on treatment goals.

Skills

Discharge planning

Interviewing techniques

Communication skills

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Counseling

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Social Worker -Full-time

$27-$32/HR

Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

A home away from home for our residents.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team at Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a 200-bed Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility located in Cortland, New York. As a Social Worker, you will provide essential social work services, support, and advocacy to our residents, assisting them in their adjustment to their illnesses, disabilities, and placements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide social work services, support, and advocacy to residents to assist them in their adjustment to their illnesses, disabilities, and placements
• Maintain information on community and health resources that can be utilized during the resident's care
• Maintain contact with families to report on changes in health condition and for discharge planning
• Participate in the development and implementation of and adherence to the rights and responsibilities of residents
• Participate in the process of transferring residents to appropriate levels of medical care
• Make arrangements for obtaining needed adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items
• Assist residents and families in making decisions about healthcare issues
• Monitor room changes, records, and assist through the process
• Participate in all resident care plan conferencing to ensure attention to emotional/social needs of all residents and help define treatment goals
• Provide individual counseling for residents and assist with difficult emotional issues and problem-solving
• Maintain continual communication with the interdisciplinary team regarding resident medical, behavioral, and emotional needs
• Work seamlessly with the interdisciplinary team on daily admissions and discharges

Performance Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:

• Working knowledge of the practices and procedures of social case work and of the social factors related to disease and disability
• Discharge Planning and Advanced Directives (MOLST form)
• Knowledge and understanding of MDS 3.0
• Skilled interviewing techniques
• Ability to organize work effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Sensitivity to the reaction of others
• Good observation skills
• Ability to develop care plans, complete paperwork, and regular assessments
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, or closely related field, or equivalent work experience

About Us:

Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 200-bed skilled nursing facility located in Cortland, NY. We offer a team-oriented atmosphere of resident-centered care, with a focus on exceeding our residents' expectations.

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