Case Manager/Social Worker Position Available In Albany, New York

Case Manager/Social Worker Daughters of Sarah Senior Community – 3.3 Albany, NY Job Details Full-time $28 – $32 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Resident’s rights Social work Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Discharge planning Social Work Care plans Full Job Description Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors is currently seeking applicants for our Full-Time Case Manager Social Worker to join our team in the Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Unit vacancy.

Job Summary:

Coordinates and monitors the assessment, treatment planning process and follow up for each resident on our long-term care Units and Rehabilitation Unit, including with working with Residents with dementia and chronic illness. Serves as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of residents’ rights and benefits.

Job Requirements:

Oversee a 40-bed sub-acute rehabilitation unit with support from departmental staff Complete initial admission assessments with Residents and/or their designated representatives Facilitate comprehensive care conferences and conduct psychosocial assessments Manage all aspects of discharge planning, including evaluating Resident needs and coordinating services such as community resources, home care, medical equipment (DME), and applicable government programs Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record and develop individualized care plans Incorporate Resident history, mood, behavior, and family dynamics into psychosocial evaluations and care planning Serve as a liaison between internal departments and external agencies, including government organizations, assisted living facilities, DME providers, and community resource agencies Apply a general understanding of medical conditions to effectively support safe discharges and to collaborate with the interdisciplinary clinical team, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, clinicians, and dietitians Guide Residents in completing healthcare proxies and advance directives, and ensure they are regularly reviewed. Assist Residents and families with applications for Medicaid and other entitlements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) in Social Work, Psychology, or a related Human Services field At least 2 years of supervised experience in a healthcare setting preferred Working knowledge of New York State Department of Health regulations The following experience is a plus: Supervised social work experience in a health care setting, working directly with individuals Working knowledge of New York State Department of Health regulations

Benefits Include:

Generous Paid Time Off Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Additional Voluntary Insurances 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Assistance Program On-site Success Coach Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, family or marital status, gender (including gender identity and transgender), sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), military status, genetic information, qualified disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations. Daughters of Sarah will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 – $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person