Social Worker

Paramount Care Centers; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Paramount Care Centers in New Jersey is seeking a Social Worker to provide counseling and support services for residents and families, and to coordinate comprehensive social plans within the facility. Responsibilities include planning discharge, maintaining records, collaborating with the treatment team, and ensuring residents’ rights and safety.

A Bachelor's in Social Work or related field is required; state certifications may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field (Sociology, Psychology, etc.).
• Certifications required by state regulations.
• Knowledge of family assessment and interventions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning and implementing a comprehensive social services program including counseling.
• Identifies residents' social needs and maintains related records.
• Consults with Director of Social Services and other department heads.
• Works with residents and families facing personal or environmental difficulties.
• Promotes residents' physical and mental health and progression of care.
• Maintains written records of consultations and services provided.
• Evaluates social needs and plans care, updating medical records.
• Plans and facilitates family meetings for discharge planning.
• Collects social data at admission and shares with care team.
• Acts as liaison between residents, families, outside agencies, and administration.
• Documents reports; assists with changes in financial status if needed.
• Coordinates discharge planning and organized discharge plans.
• Ensures safety compliance with policies, codes, MSDS knowledge.
• Ensures highest quality of service in a compassionate environment.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Regulatory knowledge

Independence and problem-solving

Stakeholder interaction

TB skin test verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human services field

State certifications as required

Job description

Social Worker

RATE: $75,000 - $80,000 Per Year

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• 401K

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assists with planning and implementing a comprehensive social services program which provides counseling and other support services for residents and families in the facility.

• Identifies medical-related social needs of residents, provides appropriate services to meet individual, as well as collective needs of residents, and maintains records relating to the residents’ social work needs and care.

• Consults with the Director of Social Services and other department heads regarding interdisciplinary issues, as well as maintenance of appropriate records.

• Works directly with residents and families experiencing personal and environmental difficulties or concerns related to the resident’s physical or emotional condition.

• Promotes the preservation of the resident’s physical and mental health and prevents the occurrence or progression of personal and social problems.

• Maintains a written record of the frequency and nature of the social service consultation and services provided or obtained.

• Evaluates each resident’s social needs, formulates the plan for providing care, and records the plan in the resident’s medical record. Periodically re-evaluates in conjunction with the resident’s total plan of care.

• Plans and implements family meetings (upon admission and every 3 months thereafter) to provide a forum for ongoing discussions between resident/family and the treatment team with a primary focus on discharge planning.

• Collects pertinent social data upon admission of each resident and places it in the medical record, including information about personal and family problems related to the resident’s illness and care, support network, actions taken to meet the resident’s individual needs, and eventual discharge to an appropriate level of care based on functional capacity. Pertinent social data shall be made available to the attending physician and other appropriate staff members.

• Acts as a liaison between residents, families, outside agencies, and the facility Administrator to ensure that the resident’s rights are maintained.

• Functions in a manner that adheres to all policies/procedures of the facility, as a representative of the facility administration.

• Documents and prepares any reports requested by the administration; also councils and provides assistance when a change in financial status occurs for residents in the facility.

• Coordinates discharge planning and assists with the creation of an organized discharge plan for all residents.

• Concerns themselves with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to legal, safety, health, fire, and sanitation codes by being familiar with their role in carrying out the facility's fire, safety, and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS.

• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

• Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, including, but not limited to, Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Psychology.

• Any certifications required by state regulations.

• Knowledge of family assessment and interventions is preferred.

JOB SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of all governmental regulations relating to the Social Service Department.

• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and make decisions as necessary.

• Ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

• Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• Interacts with residents, families, visitors, and employees.

• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.