Social Worker

South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing is currently looking to hire a part-time Social Worker for its skilled nursing facility located in Nassau County, New York. We are looking for people who are passionate about their craft and bring professionalism to their work environment.

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

·         Engage patients/care partners to assess and evaluate psychosocial needs for discharge planning and/or care management and/or other services.

·         Engage patients/care partners in management of care adjustments related to health issues and evaluate coping strategies.

·         Formulate interventions, discharges and/or comprehensive care plans that address identified needs.

·         Provide clinical support to achieve mutually identified goals, in accordance with social work practice standards.

·         Connect patients/care partners with appropriate community resources.

·         Engage providers/interdisciplinary team around patient/care partner treatment concerns and provision of services. Collaborate with other internal departments and external community-based organizations and providers, as needed.

·         Document patient encounters and program activities accurately, with appropriate detail, in a timely manner.

·         Ensure that all documentation follows department and program specific requirements, provides a concise narrative, and is current, meaningful and internally consistent.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements for this position include:

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Minimum of 2 years supervised social work experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, including active listening.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, clients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess leadership and ability/willingness to work harmoniously with team members.

Who we are:  We are an innovative skilled nursing facility that specializes in caring for the elderly. Our successful reputation has been built by the efforts of our dedicated employees and is supported by Sapphire's future strategies, which reflect our appreciation for those who work in our organizations. Please join us and begin a successful and rewarding career.

South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.

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.