Alaris Health at Kearny, a 120 bed-skilled nursing Center in Kearny, New Jersey, seeks a social worker to plan and implement social service programs in the Center and coordinate discharge planning. Additional responsibilities include:planning and implementing a comprehensive social services program that offers counseling and other support services for residents and their familiesevaluating and being keenly aware of residents’ medical-related social needs and then formulating the appropriate plan for treatment that fits into their total care plancoordinating and implementing family meetings for residents and creating a forum for ongoing discussions between residents, their families/responsible parties and the treatment teammaintaining residents’ rights at all times while liaising between all parties involvedcoordinating discharge planning and assisting in the creation of an organized discharge plan for all residentsand above all, ensuring that residents and their families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rightsJOB REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work or human services (knowledge of family assessment and interventions is preferred)Certifications required by New Jersey state regulationsExcellent command of the English language (written, read and spoken), excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of all governmental regulations relating to the social services departmentAbility to work independently, problem solve and makes decisions as necessaryAbility to positively interact with everyone from residents to government agencies and the general public