Social Worker

Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Social Worker at Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Staten Island provides assessment, counseling and education to residents and families, aligning with facility policies to meet medical, emotional and social needs on an individual basis.

You will develop care plans, assist with Medicaid/Medicare applications, coordinate services, and maintain thorough, confidential documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support residents' dignity and well-being.

Qualifications

• Nursing Home Experience Required
• Masters or Bachelors Degree

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' needs by interviewing and reviewing personal history.
• Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help residents deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies.
• Develop and execute individual treatment plans, include Medicaid and Medicare applications for the patient.
• Assist residents with Food Stamps, Housing applications and phone assistance.
• Interview service users and assess current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and ensure confidentiality.

Education

Masters or Bachelors Degree

Job description

Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center is a 576-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in the heart of Staten Island. It is our mission to serve the residents of Staten Island through the provision of high quality, affordable and accessible health services.

Join the Clove Lakes Family, and help us achieve our mission!

We are located at 25 Fanning St, Staten Island, NY 10314.

WHY WORK FOR US? BECAUSE WE OFFER:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401k Options

• Paid Time Off

$32 - $36 Per Hour depending on experience

Job Summary:

The Social Worker is responsible for assessing, counseling, interviewing, and educating the clients as well as their family members, as well as assisting in planning, organizing and implementing the established facility policies and procedures, to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the patient/resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Major Duties and Critical Tasks:

• Assess nature of patients situations by interviewing and reviewing personal history.

• Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help patients/residents deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies.

• Develop and execute individual treatment plans, should know how to apply Medicaid and Medicare application for the patient.

• Can help the patient with their Food Stamps, Housing application and phone assistance.

• Interview service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses.

• Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals.

• Monitor and evaluate patients' progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.

• Offer information and counseling on the best course of action during sessions.

• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and programs.

• Maintain accurate patient documentation.

• Act as a key-worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams

• Supports the Facility.

• Is knowledgeable of patient/resident rights and promotes an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

• Supports and participates in common teamwork

• Agrees to comply with the Code of Conduct.

Social Worker Required Education and Experience:

• Nursing Home Experience Required

• Masters or Bachelors Degree