As Skilled Nursing Facility is currently seeking a Social Worker Assistant to join our Social Services Team! The Social Worker Assistant will assist the Licensed Social Worker in providing direct social work services to patients and their families including community resource planning, advocacy, skill building, linking patient/families to community resources and providing assistance with entitlements under the direction of the Licensed Social Worker. Works under close supervision of the Licensed Social Worker. Responsibilities Assesses clients/families for the need of concrete social work services and participates in the development of a plan of care with the Licensed Social Worker. Coordinates and collaborates with other agencies on the treatment plan or plan of care, as well as follows up on linkages made between patients and other service agencies or mental health providers to ensure continuity of care. Assists staff, patients/families and other caregivers with application process for third party reimbursement, entitlements and community resources. Performs outreach to community agencies in order to establish working relationships and provide access to other services. Advise other agencies of the program and referral process. Maintains records and statistics in accordance with program requirements. Clearly documents services planned and provided, and maintains written and verbal communication. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide a continuum of quality in-home services to families. Travels to patients home to make home visits as determined by the Plan of Care or as determined by leadership. Attends in-service education programs, and other training, as required by VNS Health.

Requirements:

Minimum of one year of social work experience in a Nursing Home or Rehabilitation Center Experience with assessment tools and data entry software. Good computer and organizational skills. High emotional intelligence. Strongly compassionate and empathetic. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Education:

An associate's or bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or the human services field Or Four years of full-time paid experience in social work in a social agency adhering to acceptable standards or an equivalent combination of the foregoing education and experience Required.

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Social work in

Nursing Home:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person