Social Worker

Milford Health & Rehabilitation Center; Morningside (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Training & mentorship

Professional growth

Collaborative environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Milford Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a licensed Social Worker to advocate for the well‑being of our residents and support families. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, coordinate with the care team, and provide counseling to residents as they adjust to care transitions.

Join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team in Milford, CT, offering professional growth, a collaborative environment, and a commitment to person‑centered care for aging adults.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Current licensure or certification as a Social Worker in the state of employment.
• Experience in Long-Term Care, geriatrics, or related field.
• Strong assessment, counseling and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify residents' social, emotional, and environmental needs.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and families.
• Advocate for residents' rights and preferences in care planning.
• Connect residents with community resources and advocacy organizations.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MSW degree

Job description

Social Worker

Milford Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work and US News & World Report Best for Short-Term Rehab, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

Location: 195 Platt Street, Milford, Connecticut, 06460

Full-Time

What You’ll Do:

As a Social Worker, you will advocate for the well-being of our residents and ensure their holistic needs are met. Your work will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents.

Key Responsibilities of a Social Worker:

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify residents' social, emotional, and environmental needs, as well as strengths and preferences

Collaborate with residents, their families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans that address social, emotional, and psychological concerns

Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and their families, offering guidance on coping strategies, adjustment to care transitions, and decision-making processes

Serve as a strong advocate for residents' rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and decision-making processes

Connect residents and their families with community resources, support services, and advocacy organizations to address social, financial, and legal needs

Provide crisis intervention and support during challenging situations, such as grief and loss, family conflicts, or changes in health status

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Milford team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Starting from USD $31.00/Hr.

What You’ll Bring:

Qualifications of a Social Worker:

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program

Current licensure or certification as a Social Worker in the state of employment

Previous experience in Long-Term Care, geriatrics, or a related field

Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to person-centered care

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family‑run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post‑hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life‑changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.