Social Worker Position Available In Atlantic, New Jersey

Social Worker Seashore Gardens 22 West Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ 08205 The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Social Services and/or Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Job Functions:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Administrative Functions:

1. Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the social service programs of this facility. 2. Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures. 3. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Director or Administrator. 4. Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes. 5. Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident. 6. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments. 7. Interview resident/families to obtain social history, in a private setting. 8. Record and maintain Social Service charting/progress notes and social histories of each resident as necessary. 9. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director as required. 10. Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident. 11. Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident. 12. Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.

Benefits:

Dental insurance We free free health insurance for individuals (Horizon BCBS) Paid time off Vision insurance Same Day Pay Medical specialties: Must have experience working in a nursing home.

Geriatrics Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Work setting: In-person Nursing home Galloway, NJ 08205: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

In-person Work Location:

In person