What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Cobble Hill LifeCare?
Social Worker
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
Salary : $129,000 - $130,000