National Health Care Associates is hiring: Social Worker in Trumbull

Overview

We invite you to join our newest team at the Maefair Center for Health & Rehabilitation. Social Worker – Part-Time (16 Hours weekly, flexible hours).

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.
• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Improved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Support for professional growth and development
• A collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring

• 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.