Social Worker

Living Legends; Town of Fishkill (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Saving Options

Job summary

Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell is seeking a Social Worker to support residents and families, assess psychosocial needs, coordinate services, and facilitate care planning in a resident-centered environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work with LMSW/BSW/MSW preferred, plus at least one year of geriatric healthcare experience. Competitive benefits and an on-site, 37.5-hour schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field required.
• LMSW, BSW, or MSW preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with a geriatric population in a healthcare setting.
• Experience with MDS, discharge planning, and electronic medical records preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments and social histories upon admission
• Assist residents and families with advance directives, care planning, and transition support
• Facilitate care plan meetings with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Provide counseling, support, and interventions related to emotional, social, and behavioral needs
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to community resources and home care services
• Complete MDS assessments and documentation as assigned
• Document resident and family interactions in the electronic medical record
• Serve as a liaison between residents, families, staff, and outside agencies
• Participate in QAPI initiatives and contribute to quality improvement efforts
• Collaborate with all disciplines to promote resident well-being and positive outcomes

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

MSW preferred

LMSW/BSW/MSW preferred

Job description

Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell
3 Summit Court
Fishkill, NY 12524, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $24 USD to $27.86 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, shift, benefit selection or other job-related reasons.
• Social Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SOCIA006694

Description

Social Worker
Rate: $24-$27.86/hour (depending on experience)
Shift: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Schedule: 8AM-4PM

Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewellis seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to support residents and families through every stage of their care journey. In this role, you'll assess psychosocial needs, coordinate services, facilitate care planning, and help residents achieve the highest possible quality of life in a supportive, resident-centered environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete psychosocial assessments and social histories upon admission
• Assist residents and families with advance directives, care planning, and transition support
• Facilitate care plan meetings with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Provide counseling, support, and interventions related to emotional, social, and behavioral needs
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to community resources and home care services
• Complete MDS assessments and documentation as assigned
• Document resident and family interactions in the electronic medical record
• Serve as a liaison between residents, families, staff, and outside agencies
• Participate in QAPI initiatives and contribute to quality improvement efforts
• Collaborate with all disciplines to promote resident well-being and positive outcomes

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field required
• LMSW, BSW, or MSW preferred
• Minimum of one year of experience (paid or volunteer) working with a geriatric population in a healthcare setting
• Experience with MDS, discharge planning, and electronic medical records preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
• Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Retirement Saving Options

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Human Services.

Bachelors or better in Social Work.

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