Social Worker

Sapphire Center for Rehab and Nursing of Central Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Full Benefits Package

Paid time Off

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Job summary

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Queens is seeking a full-time Social Worker (MSW) to support residents’ emotional and social well-being in a compassionate, team‑oriented environment.

The ideal candidate holds MSW, NY Department of Education licensure, with experience in adult/geriatric social work; responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating social services, ISP coordination, discharge planning, and case documentation.

Qualifications

• MSW or Master’s Degree in a related field required.
• Licensed and credentialed as a social worker by the New York Department of Education.
• Experience in human services or social work with adults; basic computer knowledge (MS Word).

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct social service programs.
• Discharge planning and community living/homecare set up.
• Participates in development and implementation of each resident's IS P.
• Documents case management notes in residents' files; coordinate with management.
• May perform other duties as assigned; knowledge of MDS and discharge plans is essential.

Skills

MSW

Licensed social worker

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

MSW or Master’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Opportunities for Professional Growth;

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary;


• Full Benefits Package;


• Paid time Off;


• Opportunities for Professional Growth;

A premier skilled nursing facility located in Queens County, called Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, is seeking a full time Social Worker (MSW). As a Social Worker for Sapphire Rehab, you will support the facility in our mission of creating and maintaining an environment that promotes quality care of resident’s physical, emotional, and social well-being. The ideal candidate will be a professional, compassionate and outgoing individual with work experience in the social services field, as well as experience in the skilled nursing/long-term care setting. The Social Worker will plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct social service programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards (as well as established facility policies and procedures), to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual client basis.

Requirements;

• Knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in directing the overall operation of the facility's delivery of services.


• Performs resident evaluations as required by state regulations.


• Support state regulations for admission and retention of residents.


• Assists residents and families with the move in process.


• Orients residents and families to the facility.


• Assists and interacts with residents and families to access services.


• Discharge planning and assistance with community living/homecare set up.


• Participates in development and implementation of each resident's individual service plan.


• Communicates with other members of the management team to ensure coordination of services to residents.


• Documents case management notes in residents' files as necessary.


• Oversees and coordinates the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and the ALR personal data and resident evaluation form.


• May perform other duties as assigned.


• Knowledge of MDS and discharge plans are essential.

Qualifications;

• MSW, or Master’s Degree in a related field required.


• Licensed and credentialed as a social worker by the New York Department of Education.


• Experience in the field of human services or social work providing services to an adult population as required by state regulation if applicable.


• Basic computer knowledge, particularly in Microsoft Word.

EOE Statement;

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

ABOUT US;

WE are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Queens County, New York dedicated to provide outstanding care to our residents in a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.