Social Worker (BSW)

Newburghcare; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extremely Competitive Salary

Full Benefits Package

Paid time Off

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Job summary

Sapphire Nursing at Meadow Hill, a premier skilled nursing facility in Orange County, New York, is seeking a full-time Social Worker (BSW). The role plans, develops, and directs social service programs to meet residents' emotional and social needs according to federal, state, and local standards and facility policies.

The ideal candidate has a BSW or related degree and at least one year of supervised experience with elderly residents in a SNF, plus basic computer skills (MS Word) and relevant

Qualifications

• BSW or related degree required.
• At least one year of supervised experience with elderly in a skilled nursing facility.
• Basic computer knowledge, especially Microsoft Word.
• Certified/Licensed as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct social service programs to meet residents' needs.
• Direct and coordinate the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and related data.
• Communicate with management to ensure coordination of services for residents.
• Document case management notes in residents' files.
• Discharge planning and assistance with community living/homecare setup.

Skills

Social work with elderly

Resident coordination

MS Word

Education

BSW or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

We Offer Extremely Competitive Salary;

Full Benefits Package;

Paid time Off;

Opportunities for Professional Growth;

Sapphire Nursing at Meadow Hill, a premier skilled nursing facility located in Orange County, is seeking a full-time Social Worker (BSW). The ideal candidate will be a professional, compassionate and outgoing individual with work experience in the social services field, as well as experience in the skilled nursing/long-term care setting. The Social Worker will plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct social service programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards (as well as established facility policies and procedures), to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual client basis.

Requirements

• Knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in directing the overall operation of the facility's delivery of services.

• Performs resident evaluations as required by state regulations.

• Support state regulations for admission and retention of residents.

• Assists residents and families with the move in process.

• Orients residents and families to the facility.

• Assists and interacts with residents and families to access services.

• Discharge planning and assistance with community living/homecare set up.

• Participates in development and implementation of each resident's individual service plan.

• Communicates with other members of the management team to ensure coordination of services to residents.

• Documents case management notes in residents' files as necessary.

• Oversees and coordinates the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and the ALR personal data and resident evaluation form.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of MDS and discharge plans are essential.

Qualifications

• BSW, or Bachelor’s degree in a related human service - related field required.

• At least one year of supervised experience working directly with elderly individuals in a skilled nursing facility.

• Basic computer knowledge, particularly in Microsoft Word.

• Certified/Licensed as required by state regulations if applicable.

• Valid driver's license.

EOE Statement

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.

ABOUT US

WE are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Orange County, New York dedicated to provide outstanding care to our residents in a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.