Social Worker

Phoenix-Center-For-Rehabilitation-and-Pediatric; Wanaque (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Phoenix-Center-For-Rehabilitation-and-Pediatric in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Social Worker to support geriatric residents by planning, coordinating, and directing social services.

Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, interdisciplinary meetings, discharge planning, and referrals when needed. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in social work and knowledge of regulations. We offer competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work required.
• Experience in Long Term Care/Subacute setting is a plus.
• Demonstrated competence in management and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve residents' ability to manage daily physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.
• Interview residents and families to identify social and emotional needs.
• Develop and revise care plans with goals for each need.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and discharge planning.
• Refer residents to social services when facility services are unavailable.
• Provide information on resident rights and finances.

Skills

Social work practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

A skilled nursing facility caring for both the Pediatric and Geriatric populations. We are looking for a devoted and caring Social Worker for our Geriatric populationto join our team!

In addition to a rewarding career, we offer an amazing package that includes a competitive salary, health, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, 401(k) plan, opportunities for career growth and advancement, and much more.

The primary purpose of the position is to assist in the planning, organizing, developing, evaluating, and directing the overall process of the Geriatric social services department.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and/or improve resident’s ability to control everyday physical, mental, and psychosocial needs

• Interview resident/families to identify the resident’s individual social and emotional needs

• Develop and revise written plans of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each need

• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to ensure treatment of the social and emotional needs of the resident

• Participate in discharge planning

• Refer resident to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide for the services or needs of the resident

• Provide a positive image of the facility to all residents and family members

• Provide residents with information concerning resident rights, personal funds, advance directives, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work

• Long Term Care/ Subacute Experience a plus

• Demonstrate competence in management and leadership skills

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations

We are Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.