Social Worker Bilingual (English Spanish)

New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newark, NJ is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed Social Worker with Adult Daycare and Long Term Care experience to support residents and their families.

The role requires a minimum of one year of experience in an adult daycare center, with responsibilities including counseling, care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, and advocacy to promote residents' health and well‑being.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish and licensed Social Worker required.
• Experience in Adult Daycare and Long Term Care settings preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an adult daycare center as a social worker.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a comprehensive social services program for residents and families.
• Identify medical-related social needs and provide appropriate services, maintaining records.
• Consult with the Director of Social Services and other departments on interdisciplinary issues and records.
• Work with residents and families facing personal or environmental difficulties related to health.
• Promote residents' physical and mental health and prevent problems.
• Maintain written records of social service consultations and services provided.
• Evaluate residents’ social needs and update care plans in the medical record; re-evaluate periodically.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Social work

Education

Licensed Social Worker

Job description

Looking for an energetic Bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed Social Worker with Adult Daycare & Long Term Care experience. Must have a minimum of one year experience working in an adult daycare center as a social worker.

Responsibilities include:

• 1 Planning and implementing a comprehensive social services program which provides for counseling and other support services for residents and families in the facility;
• 2 Identifies medical-related social needs of residents, provides appropriate services to meet the individual, as well as collective needs of residents, and maintains records relating to the residents’ social work needs and care;
• 3 Consults with the Director of Social Services and other department heads regarding interdisciplinary issues, as well as maintenance of appropriate records;
• 4 Works directly with residents and families experiencing personal and environmental difficulties or concerns related to the resident’s physical or emotional condition;
• 5 Promotes the preservation of the resident’s physical and mental health and to prevent the occurrence or progression of personal and social problems;
• 6 Maintains a written record of the frequency and nature of the social service consultation and services provided or obtained;
• 7 Evaluates each resident’s social needs then formulates the plan for providing care and records the plan in the resident’s medical record. Periodically re-evaluates in conjunction with the resident’s total plan of care;