Social Worker

Elderwood; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

401K with Employer Matching

PTO & Holiday Package

Full Suite of Health Benefits

Other Compensation Programs

Job summary

Elderwood in Williamsville, NY is seeking a Social Worker to support residents’ health and well-being on a nursing unit. The role focuses on care planning, discharge considerations, and family counseling.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, at least one year in a healthcare setting, and valid driver's license. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field (human services, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology).
• English language proficiency at an intermediate level or higher.
• Experience in healthcare settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages a social work caseload on the nursing unit following the Social Services Manual.
• Assists with development and review of care plans to meet health goals.
• Completes admission/discharge screening forms and participates in discharge decisions.
• Documents resident information per policies and collaborates with other departments.
• Provides counseling to residents and families, and participates in in-service training.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field (human services, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology)

Job description

Overview

• Social Worker team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing social services for residents.
• A degree in social work, human services, or psychology is required for this position.
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting - preferably long term care - is required.

Salary

Up to $30.00 / hour

Social Worker - Position Overview

• Social Worker team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing social services for residents.
• A degree in social work, human services, or psychology is required for this position.
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting - preferably long term care - is required.

Elderwood Benefits As a Social Worker (must Qualify)

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Other Compensation Programs!

Responsibilities

• Assumes a social work caseload of all residents on a nursing unit according to policies and procedures described in Section B of the Social Services Manual.
• Greets and helps acclimate new residents.
• Assists with development and review of plan of care to meet the long and short range health care goals for individual residents on the assigned nursing unit.
• Completes SCREEN form for new admissions to unit and for discharge process if applicable.
• Takes an active part in decisions and procedures regarding discharge or transfer of residents to another level of care.
• Documents pertinent information regarding residents as required by department and facility policies and procedures.
• Cooperates with staff of other departments in meeting the physical, emotional and social needs of residents.
• Provides financial, personal, or group counseling for residents and their family members or sponsor.
• Participates in in-service training programs upon request.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology from an accredited institution; and services/ field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
• Experience in discharge planning.
• Valid Drivers License and clean driving record required.
• Work experience in the admission or discharge area of social work very desirable.
• Desire and ability to work with the elderly and to cooperate with other staff members necessary.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.