Social Worker (LSW or CSW) New grads welcome!

Livingston Post-Acute Care; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Post-Acute Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join their team in Livingston, NJ. In this role, you will address residents' social, emotional, and psychological needs, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing overall support to patients and families. Enjoy competitive pay and a supportive work environment with continuous training and appreciation events.

Benefits

Competitive Pay rates

Paid Time Off

Employee engagement activities and staff appreciation events

Positive, supportive, welcoming team environment

Excellent and ongoing training, including a formal mentorship program

Qualifications

• 2 Years of working in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Identify and provide for each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs.
• Provide timely and accurate completion of required documentation for compliance.
• Assist residents and families with social, emotional, and family issues.

Skills

Effective verbal and written English communication skills

Customer service orientation

Strong attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or in a human services field

Certified Social Worker (CSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Livingston Post-Acute Care, located in Livingston, NJ, is Now Hiring a Social Worker!

While working here,you will enjoy :

• Competitive Pay rates
• Paid Time Off
• Employee engagement activities and staff appreciation events
• Positive, supportive, welcoming team environment
• Excellent and ongoing training, including a formal mentorship program

We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our caring team of professionals. The Social Worker will identify and provide for each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during his / her stay at the facility, and assist in the planning for his / her discharge.

• Provide timely and accurate completion of Social Services portion of the MDS, Resident Assessment Protocols, Resident Care Plan, and Progress Notes as well as Social Services Assessment, and other forms as required by the Administrator in order to comply with federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures.
• Assist residents and families with social, emotional, and family issues.
• Participate in resident care planning by identifying the social and emotional needs of the residents in accordance with the medical assessment.
• Maintain progress notes for each resident as required by company policy and state and federal regulations, indicating response to the treatment plan and adjustment to facility life. Progress notes shall be recorded on the appropriate form and placed on the residents chart in compliance with state and federal regulations. Progress notes must reflect progress made regarding problems identified in the Plan of Care.
• Make referrals to support agencies when the need for such services is determined by the interdisciplinary team, keeping records of such referrals.
• Participate in the development of discharge plans as appropriate and prepare the resident for transition.
• Serve as general information source for families, residents and the public.
• Visit residents and perform needed services such as communicating with the family or friends, utilizing community resources, and informing the resident and / or legal representative of the Residents’ Rights.
• Coordinate logistics and content for monthly Family Council Meetings.
• Coordinate resident room changes.
• Contact the resident or legal representative and invite to care plan meetings to participate in evaluation of the resident.
• Maintain contact with the resident, legal representative, and other family members approved by the resident or legal representative, involving them in the resident’s total care and providing them with information on the resident’s status as requested or appropriate.
• Work with Activity Coordinator on providing requested effects for residents who do not have family support.
• Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with the administration, medical staff, physicians, consultants, other departments, residents, family members, volunteers, agencies, and any other individual or group affiliated with the facility.
• Work closely with the facility mental health provider to ensure that all resident psychosocial needs are identified, referrals are made, and services are provided.
• Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topics.
• Orient the resident to the long-term care environment and facilitate adjustment upon placement.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Social Worker Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or in a human services field, including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology
• Certified Social Worker (CSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required
• 2 Years of working in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.

Livingston Post-Acute Careis a 124 bed post-acute care center located in Livingston, NJ. Our company is defined by our motto of “Caring with a Commitment to Quality.” We pride ourselves on providing expert service in healthcare with care and compassion towards our patients and families. Turn your passion into a career by joining our Livingston family!

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