What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at QUEENS NASSAU NURSING HOME?
Social Worker
Start the New Year Right and Join Our Team at Queens Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Reports to: Director of Social Services
Location: Queens Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of others? Do you have a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those in need? Queens Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to be part of our interdisciplinary team, providing vital support to residents and their families.
At our center, we focus on holistic care, promoting well-being, dignity, and quality of life for every individual we serve. If you are an advocate for positive change and have the expertise and heart for social work, we’d love to meet you!
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Impactful Work: Be the voice for residents, ensuring their emotional, social, and psychological needs are met.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside an experienced and supportive team committed to exceptional resident care.
- Professional Growth: We offer opportunities for ongoing professional development to help you grow in your role.
- Competitive Benefits: Full-time benefits, including health, dental, and retirement packages.
What You’ll Do
- Personalized Resident Care: Manage a caseload of 80 residents, ensuring personalized social and emotional support.
- Care Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive care plans through your knowledge of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care planning process.
- Facilitate Smooth Transitions: Guide residents and their families through discharge planning, ensuring safe and smooth transitions back to the community or other care settings.
- Family & Team Collaboration: Lead weekly family and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress, address concerns, and make care recommendations.
- Charting & Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records of resident interactions, care plans, and progress notes.
- Resource Advocacy: Connect residents with community resources and services that enhance their well-being.
Who You Are
- Empathetic: You’re a natural at building trust and fostering meaningful relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
- Experienced: You have proven experience as a social worker and are always seeking ways to further your knowledge.
- Knowledgeable: You have a strong understanding of social theories and clinical practices and know how to apply them to real-world situations.
- Resilient: You excel in handling complex situations and advocating for those in need, even in challenging circumstances.
- Team-Oriented: You thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educational Requirements: You hold a BSW or MSW from an accredited program.
Job Details
- Job Type: Full-time (Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM)
- Special Focus: Traumatic brain injury and geriatric care
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re driven by compassion and want to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply. Be a part of a team that values your dedication and experience, and join us in enhancing the lives of our residents.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Clinical counseling: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000
