Social Worker

Concourse Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Concourse Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Social Worker to provide case management, discharge planning, and counseling to residents and their families.

The successful candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, maintain confidential records, and liaise with community resources. A background in MDS 3.0 and SigmaCare is preferred, along with bilingual English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• LMSW/MSW/BSW preferred for the role.
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0 and SigmaCare required or preferred.
• Bilingual with good communication in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with colleagues and other staff.
• Assess social, emotional and physical needs of residents and families.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary care plan meetings and participate as needed.
• Maintain contact with community organizations to secure resources.
• Timely documentation in medical charts and in-service participation.
• Assist in discharge planning for residents returning to the community.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Counseling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

LMSW/MSW/BSW preferred

Tools

MDS 3.0

SigmaCare

Job description

Concourse Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Inc.

The Social Worker is responsible for providing case management, discharge planning, and counseling services to residents and families of the Nursing Home. In addition, the Social Worker maintains contact with community agencies and individuals who can contribute to a comprehensive plan of care when appropriate, and within the context of maintaining confidentiality.

Education, Training & Experience

• Preferrably LMSW, MSW or BSW
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0
• Knowledge of SigmaCare
• Bilingual with good 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