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Social Worker-Full Time-Long Term Care

Cobble Hill LifeCares, New York, NY, United States


Full Time

Cobble Hill Health Center is a not-for-profit long- and short-term care facility providing services to the disabled and elderly for over 40 years. The Social Worker will play an integral role in helping us to achieve our vision: to consistently exceed expectations and set the standard for excellence in residential and community care.

About The Role
Reporting to the Director of Social Work, the Social Worker will work with residents in the nursing home and families by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in strict adherence to government regulations. The nursing home Social Worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies, and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. You will provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm

Rotating weekends (Saturday & Sunday) approximately once per month

Team rotates holiday coverage

What We Offer

An opportunity to express your talents and lead a high-performing team

Free hot meal for each shift worked

10% of salary employer contribution retirement plan with 3 year vesting schedule

Generous medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage

Employer contribution toward medical deductible

Paid holidays plus additional sick/vacation days

Professional development and career coaching opportunities

The Ideal Social Worker

MSW from an accredited School of Social Work

Prior professional working experience with elders in a community or long-term care setting is preferred

The nursing home Social Worker must have skills in communication, assessment, and social work methods and techniques. He/she should be able to work effectively with a variety of disciplines in an individual and team setting. He/she should have a working understanding of social systems along with the ability to implement pertinent state and federal regulations.

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

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