Social Worker

Concourse-Rehabilitation-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Concourse Rehabilitation is seeking a Social Worker in a Nursing Home to provide case management, discharge planning, and counseling to residents and families, while coordinating with community agencies.

The role requires LMSW/MSW/BSW, knowledge of MDS 3.0 and SigmaCare, bilingual English/Spanish, and at least 2 years of experience with older adults; duties include interdisciplinary care plan meetings, documentation, and assisting with discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Preferrably LMSW, MSW or BSW.
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0.
• Knowledge of SigmaCare.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• 2 years of social work experience with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with colleagues and other staff.
• Assess the social, emotional and physical needs of the residents and their families.
• Exhibits knowledge of MDS 3.0.
• Facilitate, participate and organize interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Maintain contact with community organizations to secure resources for residents.
• Timely documentation in medical charts.
• Participate in in-service education programs.
• Facilitate the grievance procedure upon resident or family request.
• Assist CCP team in formulating an appropriate discharge plan for residents returning to the community.
• Assumes all other duties as assigned by the Nursing Home Administrator and The Director of Social Services.
• Must have patience, tact, and cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Case management

Education

LMSW

MSW

BSW

Tools

MDS 3.0

SigmaCare

Job description

The Social Worker is responsible for providing case management,discharge planning,andcounselingservicesto residentsandfamiliesoftheNursingHome. In addition,theSocialWorkermaintainscontactwithcommunityagenciesand individuals who can contribute to a comprehensive plan of care when appropriate, and within the context of maintaining confidentiality.

Education,Training & Experience

• PreferrablyLMSW,MSWorBSW
• KnowledgeofMDS3.0
• Knowledge of SigmaCare
• Bilingualwithgood communication skills in both English and Spanish
• 2 Years of social work experience with older adults.

Duties And Responsiblities

• Work cooperatively with colleagues and other staff
• Assessment of the social, emotional and physical needs of the residents and their families.
• Exhibits knowldge of MDS 3.0
• Facilitate, participate and organize (as necessary) interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Maintain contact with community organizations to secure resources for residents.
• Timely documentation in medical charts.
• Participate in in-service education programs.
• Facilitate the grievance procedure upon resident or family request.
• Assists CCP team in formulating an appropriate discharge plan for residents returning to the community.
• Assumes all other duties as assigned by the Nursing Home Administrator and The Director of Social Services.
• Must have patience, tact, and cherrful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently fuctioning.

Physical Requirments

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.
• Must be able to speak English (language) in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the postiton.
• Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel in Social Services and other departments.
• Must be good in mental health and emotional stability.

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Full-Time
• Monday to Friday

Work Setting

• In-person

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

**Having worked in a Nursing Home setting is a plus**