Social Worker Job at New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newark

Overview

New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Looking for an energetic licensed Social Worker with Adult Daycare & Long Term Care experience. Must have a minimum of one year experience working in an adult daycare center as a social worker.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing a comprehensive social services program which provides for counseling and other support services for residents and families in the facility;


• Identifies medical-related social needs of residents, provides appropriate services to meet the individual, as well as collective needs of residents, and maintains records relating to the residents’ social work needs and care;


• Consults with the Director of Social Services and other department heads regarding interdisciplinary issues, as well as maintenance of appropriate records;


• Works directly with residents and families experiencing personal and environmental difficulties or concerns related to the resident’s physical or emotional condition;


• Promotes the preservation of the resident’s physical and mental health and to prevent the occurrence or progression of personal and social problems;


• Maintains a written record of the frequency and nature of the social service consultation and services provided or obtained;


• Evaluates each resident’s social needs then formulates the plan for providing care and records the plan in the resident’s medical record. Periodically re-evaluates in conjunction with the resident’s total plan of care;

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW or equivalent).


• Experience in Adult Daycare and Long Term Care settings.


• Minimum of one year experience in an adult daycare center as a social worker.