Social Worker

Sharon Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Sharon Valley (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Mentorship & training

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Sharon Center for Health & Rehabilitation is hiring a Social Worker to advocate for residents' well-being and ensure holistic needs are met. You will collaborate with families and the care team to create individualized plans and provide crisis support as needed.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, active licensure, and prior long-term care experience, with strong counseling and communication skills. The team emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Current licensure or certification as a Social Worker in the state of employment.
• Prior long-term care/geriatrics experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify residents' social, emotional, and environmental needs, as well as strengths and preferences
• Collaborate with residents, their families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans that address social, emotional, and psychological concerns
• Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and their families, offering guidance on coping strategies, adjustment to care transitions, and decision-making processes
• Serve as a strong advocate for residents' rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and decision-making processes
• Connect residents and their families with community resources, support services, and advocacy organizations to address social, financial, and legal needs
• Provide crisis intervention and support during challenging situations, such as grief and loss, family conflicts, or changes in health status
• If you are passionate about playing a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents, in an environment where expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Social Worker.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Sharon Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 27 Hospital Hill Road, Sharon, Connecticut, 06069

What You\'ll Do:

As a Social Worker, you will advocate for the well-being of our residents and ensure their holistic needs are met. Your work will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents.

Key Responsibilities of a Social Worker:

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify residents' social, emotional, and environmental needs, as well as strengths and preferences

Collaborate with residents, their families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans that address social, emotional, and psychological concerns

Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and their families, offering guidance on coping strategies, adjustment to care transitions, and decision-making processes

Serve as a strong advocate for residents' rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and decision-making processes

Connect residents and their families with community resources, support services, and advocacy organizations to address social, financial, and legal needs

Provide crisis intervention and support during challenging situations, such as grief and loss, family conflicts, or changes in health status

If you are passionate about playing a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents, in an environment where expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Social Worker.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Sharon family will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan


• Comprehensive training and mentorship


• Opportunities for professional growth and development


• Supportive and collaborative work environment


• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

USD $30.00 - USD $32.00 /Hr.

What You\'ll Bring:

Qualifications of a Social Worker:

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program

Current licensure or certification as a Social Worker in the state of employment

Previous experience in Long-Term Care, geriatrics, or a related field

Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to person-centered care

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.