Social Worker
Posted: 27 May, 2022Organization: Excelsior Care Group
Location: New York, NY
Quick thinkers, organized, reliable, kind, and personable - these are the kinds of qualities we look for in our employees. We are consistently striving to deliver the greatest level of customer satisfaction. Join our team as we collectively provide the best care for our residents.
Social Workers are the backbone of our facility. We take pride in the work they do and the care they provide to our residents on a daily basis. As a Social Worker you work alongside the Director to assist, plan, organize, and implement the overall operation of the Facility's Social Services Department.
Responsibilities:
Interview residents and families to obtain social history
Involve residents and families in planning social service programs when possible
Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies), and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required
Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning social service programs and activities
Participate in Facility Surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies, as necessary or as may be directed
Interpret social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident, and family to the medical staff, attending physician, and other resident care team members.
Benefits:
401K
Paid Time Off
Medical/Dental
Supplemental life, hospital, disability plans
Team Like Atmosphere
Company Perks
Employee Recognition Programs
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
Personal protective equipment provided as required
Plastic shield at workstations
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Virtual meetings
Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place
If working with people who are caring and compassionate and who treat their residents' needs as their own is important to you, then you'll want to be a part of our team!