National Health Care Associates is hiring: Social Worker in Fairfield
National Health Care Associates, Fairfield, CT, United States, 06828
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A Great Place to Work
Cambridge is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
A Great Place to Work
Cambridge is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
Social Worker
30 hours a week
What You'll Do
As a Social Worker, you will advocate for the well-being of our residents and ensure their holistic needs are met. Your work will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents.
Key Responsibilities Of a Social Worker
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify residents' social, emotional, and environmental needs, as well as strengths and preferences
Collaborate with residents, their families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans that address social, emotional, and psychological concerns
Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and their families, offering guidance on coping strategies, adjustment to care transitions, and decision-making processes
Serve as a strong advocate for residents' rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and decision-making processes
Connect residents and their families with community resources, support services, and advocacy organizations to address social, financial, and legal needs
Provide crisis intervention and support during challenging situations, such as grief and loss, family conflicts, or changes in health status
If you are passionate about playing a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents, in an environment where expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Social Worker.
What We Offer
As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Cambridge team enjoys:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
- Comprehensive training and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
Qualifications of a Social Worker:
Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program
Current licensure or certification as a Social Worker in the state of employment
Previous experience in Long-Term Care, geriatrics, or a related field
Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to person-centered care
We Hire for Heart!
National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
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