What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at The Pines at Glens Falls?
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A US News & World Report Best Nursing Home
The Pines at Glens Falls is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work and US News & World Report Best Nursing Home, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
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What You'll Do:
As a Social Worker, you will advocate for the well-being of our residents and ensure their holistic needs are met. Your work will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents.
Key Responsibilities of a Social Worker:
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify residents' social, emotional, and environmental needs, as well as strengths and preferences
- Collaborate with residents, their families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans that address social, emotional, and psychological concerns
- Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and their families, offering guidance on coping strategies, adjustment to care transitions, and decision-making processes
- Serve as a strong advocate for residents' rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and decision-making processes
- Connect residents and their families with community resources, support services, and advocacy organizations to address social, financial, and legal needs
- Provide crisis intervention and support during challenging situations, such as grief and loss, family conflicts, or changes in health status
If you are passionate about playing a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents, in an environment where expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Social Worker.
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What We Offer
As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Glens Falls team enjoys:
- Competitive compensation
- Shift/weekend differentials where applicable
- Medical, dental and vision coverage options
- Weekly Pay
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
Rate of Pay
USD $56,000.00 - USD $64,000.00 /Yr.-
What You'll Bring:
Qualifications of a Social Worker include:
- Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program
- Previous experience in Long-Term Care, geriatrics, or a related field preferred
- Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to person-centered care
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We Hire for Heart!
National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
Salary : $56,000 - $64,000
