Social Worker

Social Worker - Full Time - Days

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of residents and their families? Join us as a Clinical Social Worker and be at the forefront of addressing the psychosocial needs of those navigating illness, treatment, and transitions into our Skilled Nursing Facility. In this role, you will provide essential support and counseling to residents and their loved ones, helping them cope with the challenges of rehabilitation and placement. Your expertise will be key in ensuring compassionate, personalized care during critical moments of their journey.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Interview residents and families to assess and identify social, emotional, financial, personal and social psychological, cultural, religious/spiritual needs in order to provide appropriate social work services.
• Communicates with, and coordinates efforts between physicians, nurses, and other personnel regarding resident care plan and/or discharge plan as appropriate.
• Assists patients with financial and material matters when family or friends are unavailable, and provides education and support to residents and families on dementia progression, advanced care planning, and end-of-life decisions.
• Documents psycho-social assessments and services in the resident's medical record in compliance with state and federal regulations, and actively participates in weekly Comprehensive Care Planning and Discharge Planning meetings.
• Maintains liaison with other health care facilities, community agencies, and other appropriate organizations as required in order to build relationships and assist residents with access to community programs and services. Assists residents with access to community programs and services where services are needed Assists Director in the Department's functions, including discussion of Departmental concerns, coverage in the absence of Director, and other duties as assigned.
• Participates in Quality Assurance efforts and serves on facility or organizational committees as assigned.
• Completes Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care planning in line with Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), and NYS DOH regulations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or another human Worker field to include, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Three to five years' experience in the healthcare and/or human services field, preferable with the elderly populations and families. Strong written and verbal skills

Physical Requirements:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite - Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility - 220 Steuben St, Montour Falls, NY 14865
• Shift: (Mon-Fri) between the hours of 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Pay Range Disclosure

• $26.45 to 39.43 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.