Certified Social Worker

Certified Social Worker Diamond Years AMDC Haledon, NJ Job Details Part-time From $23 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Family leave Qualifications Spanish Social work English Bachelor's degree Psychology Certified Social Worker Delegation Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a fully bi-lingual Spanish and English speaking candidate.

Qualification of Social Workers:

All social workers shall be licensed and certified by: The N.J. State Board of Social Workers. 8:43F-12.2

Provision of Social Work Services Designation of Social Worker:

Our center provides social work services on site under the direction of a licensed or certified social worker, designed to provide Participants and caregivers assistance with family, personal and adjustment issues as they relate to the Participant plan of care. The Social Worker shall possesses a baccalaureate or master's degree from a college or university approved by a state department of education with a major in social work, psychology or counseling. Experience is preferred, but not necessary. Social Worker is responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Developing and implementing written objectives, policies, a procedure manual, an organizational plan and a quality assurance program for the social work service; Participating in planning and budgeting for the social work service; Ensuring that services are provided as specified in the social work portion of the Participant plan of care and are coordinated with other Participant care services to provide a continuum of care for the Participant; Assisting in developing and maintaining written job descriptions for social work service personnel and assigning duties based upon education, training, competencies and job descriptions; and Participating in staff education activities and providing consultation services to facility personnel. Assessing the social care needs of the Participant, preparing the social work portion of the Participant plan of care on the basis of the assessment, providing services, including counseling, as specified in the social work portion of the Participant plan of care, reassessing the Participant and revising the social work portion of the Participant plan of care and documenting each of these activities in the Participant's medical record; Participating as part of the multidisciplinary team in developing, implementing, reviewing and revising the Participant plan of care; Writing progress notes; and Discharge planning. Home assessments/interviews are conducted by the social worker which include financial, medical, social, psychological and home characteristics of the Participant. (2/1/06 - May be completed at facility) The social care assessment is initiated prior to or upon admission, after an initial interview with the Participant and/or the Participant representative and includes: Social history, Family background, Education, Employment history, Interests, Activities, Organizational memberships, Psycho-social functioning, Relationship with family and friends, and Long term care planning/discharge planning. The Social Worker assists Participants and families/caregivers in identifying problems, formulating resolutions, utilizing available community resources and health services and generally acting as the Participant advocate in maintaining/achieving independence and community living. In the event the Participant requires a higher level of care than offered at the Center, the social worker assists the Participant and the Participant representative with placement/available resources. Community/health resources available to the Participant may include: Senior centers/clubs,County agencies (mental health, aging, public health, social services), Agencies for the blind, deaf, disabled, Clinics. The social worker is available as needed to counsel Participants, staff, families and caregivers. Caregiver support groups are managed by the social worker on a quarterly basis or as needed and are designed to facilitate a better understanding between Participant and family. Support, understanding and education are offered to the caregiver as well as to the staff and community. E.O.

E Pay:

From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Family leave Paid time off

License/Certification:

Certified Social Worker (Required)

Work Location:

In person