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Job description
Job Description:
Responsible for delivery of social services to residents and their families. Responsible for consultation and direction of Social Service in a skilled nursing facility. Develops, organizes and implements programs, policies and procedures, conducts case work services and counseling, recommends functions necessary to ensure overall operational viability. Maintains performance
Responsibilities:
Prepares social histories for use by professional facility staff and participates in resident care conferences
Assures that social service/discharge planning activities are integrated and coordinated within the facility by effective communication at all levels
Participates in the development and reassessment, as needed of each resident's social service and interdisciplinary care plan
Handles problems of adjustment to the long-term care facility and maintains frequent contact with residents and their families.
Serves as an advocate for residents and their families
Demonstrates knowledge of clinical social work and discharge planning
Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Must possess a Degree in Social Work or related field of study
Minimum of 3 years experience in a Social Work capacity at a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility Education
Mid Level
Experience
Geriatric preferred
Benefits/Perks:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Retirement Savings
Location
Suffolk County, NY
Worksite address
port jefferson station, NY, 11776, US
Who can apply
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