Social Worker (Home Health Per Diem )

Ascend Health; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascend Health is seeking a PRN Social Worker to provide direct in-home social work services in New Jersey. The role emphasizes compassionate care, education, and collaboration with families and the care team.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work and an active New Jersey social work license (LCSW preferred), with at least one year of health-setting experience. This PRN position offers flexible, as-needed hours in a home-care setting.

Qualifications

• Requires Master's Degree in Social Work and current licensure as a Social Worker in New Jersey (LCSW preferred).
• At least 1 year of post-graduate experience in a health setting.

Responsibilities

• Initiates action and obtains resolution; responds promptly and professionally.
• Provides direct social work services in the home ensuring safety and well-being.
• Documents care provided and maintains patient records per agency policies.
• Educates customers by sharing knowledge and expertise; collaborates with team and community programs.

Skills

LCSW preferred

Health setting experience

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Great new Career Opportunity in Home Care!

Now Hiring - Social Worker - PRN

The Social Worker is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Initiates action and obtains resolution. Responds promptly, professionally and patiently. Work Collaboratively.
• Nurture by supporting all customers. Acts with courtesy, care, concern and compassion. Educates others by sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Greets customers in a friendly and welcoming manner. Creates a positive first impression. Smiles, projects a positive attitude.
• Through the continuous improvement of standards of practice and by providing a safe and secure environment the customer will be assured a sense of safety and well-being, free from risk and harm.
• Contributes to the effectiveness of the department/Agency by remaining within the acceptable standard of the Agency's Attendance/Tardiness Control Policy.
• Provides direct social work services in the home which meet Agency and professional standards. Meets Agency standards of competency.
• Accurately documents care provided and maintains patient records according to Agency policies.
• Assists with Agency and community programs/committees.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Professional Experience

• Current Social Work License in the State of New Jersey, LCSW preferred
• 1 year of post graduate experience in a health setting