Social Worker Assistant

Accela Healthcare; Jenkintown (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive leadership

Professional development opportunities

Meaningful work helping residents

Job summary

Confidential Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care Facility near Jenkintown, PA is seeking a Full-Time Social Worker Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team. You will support residents and families while helping ensure a positive experience during their stay.

The Social Worker Assistant will work with the Social Worker Director to provide emotional support, assist with discharge planning, coordinate community resources, and advocate for residents' psychosocial well-being.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of discharge planning and community resources is a plus.
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to resident care.

Responsibilities

• Assist Social Worker Director with resident assessments, care planning, and discharge planning.
• Provide emotional support and advocate for residents and families.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and transitions.
• Help access community resources and support services for residents.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Social Work/ related field

Job description

Confidential Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care Facility
Near Jenkintown, PA

Now Hiring: Full-Time Social Worker Assistant

A compassionate and resident-focused Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care Facility near Jenkintown, PA is seeking a Full-Time Social Worker Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting residents and their families while helping ensure a positive experience throughout their stay.

The Social Worker Assistant will work closely with the Social Worker Director to provide emotional support, assist with discharge planning, coordinate community resources, and advocate for residents' psychosocial well-being.

Schedule

• Full-Time

• Monday–Friday

Social Worker Assistant Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Worker Director with resident assessments, care planning, and discharge planning.

• Provide emotional support and advocate for residents and their families.

• Help coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and resident transitions.

• Assist residents and families with accessing community resources and support services.

• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.

• Address resident and family concerns while promoting resident rights and quality of life.

• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, admissions, and other departments to ensure continuity of care.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Social Worker Assistant Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field preferred.

• Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, or healthcare setting preferred.

• Knowledge of discharge planning and community resources is a plus.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional resident care.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive compensation.

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

• Supportive and collaborative leadership.

• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

• A rewarding career making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.