SOCIAL WORKER

The North Ward Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Ward Center is seeking a social worker in Newark to focus on recruiting and delivering high-quality care for older and disabled adults. The role reports to the Center Director and oversees the social work department’s activities, including staff training and evaluating performance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Social Work, NJ CSW certification, and at least 2 years of healthcare experience in a geriatric or long-term care setting, with bilingual English/Spanish

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required or strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work and NJ CSW certification.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a health care facility, preferably geriatric or long-term care.
• Knowledge of NJ Medicaid for Medical Daycare Services.

Responsibilities

• Recruit new clients for adult medical day care through home and site visits, and build relationships with discharge planners at hospitals and rehab centers.
• Oversee activities in the social work department, including training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating staff.
• Conduct intake interviews, client assessments, and coordination with internal/external services to provide quality care.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory authorities; prepare required paperwork.
• Participate in safety/QA committees and care planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain written communications with clients and families; provide counseling and support groups.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

NJ CSW certification

Job description

Description

Adult medical day care center in Newark is looking to hire a social worker who is passionate about Recruiting and working with older and disabled adults to ensure that our clients receive the highest quality of care possible and are treated with dignity and respect. Recruiting is our priority, and a multifaceted approach is needed. This position will report to and be supervised by the Center Director.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Recruit new clients for adult medical day care through home and senior housing visits, site visits with local physicians and area hospitals, and establish relationships with discharge planners at all area hospitals and rehab centers.
• Oversee activities in the social work department, including training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating department staff as required.
• Conduct and coordinate on-site and home visits, intake interviews, client assessments, evaluations, summaries, and other admission functions. Coordinate with internal and external ancillary services to provide quality care.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and applicable regulatory authorities (i.e. NJ Medicaid, State and Federal Environmental Agencies, OSHA, USDA) and prepare paperwork as required.
• Participate in Safety and Quality Assurance Committees, Caregiver Support Groups, and seminars. Participate in the care plan for the interdisciplinary team and record clinical notes as required.
• Maintain formal written communications with clients and families and facilitate counseling through support groups and one-on-one sessions.
• Maintain accurate files and records of clients and social services information. Provide billing, transportation, and client referral information as needed.
• Participate in community outreach programs, including communication with other health and social services providers. Participate in Center marketing activities.
• Provide active assistance with clients as needed (i.e. hygiene, meals, ambulation, arrivals and departures, and social activities).

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
• NJ CSW certification (Minimum Requirement)
• 2 years' experience in a health care facility, preferably working in a geriatric or long-term care environment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• In-depth knowledge of NJ Medicaid for Medical Daycare Services