Echelon Care and Rehab Center
Social Worker |Long Term Care| Nursing Home Experience Needed
Echelon Care and Rehab Center, Voorhees Township, New Jersey, United States
Social Services | Long Term Care | Nursing Home Experience Needed
Position offered by
Echelon Care and Rehab Center .
Pay and Benefits Base pay:
$60,000 – $65,000 per year .
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401K
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Position Summary The Social Services Worker is responsible for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of residents and ensuring those needs are met. This role involves direct interaction with residents and families to assist with adjustment to the facility, ongoing counseling, and comprehensive discharge planning. The position reports to the Social Services Director.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Provides counseling and support services for residents and families to assist with social and emotional aspects of long‑term care.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure social service goals are integrated into the resident’s total plan of care.
Works directly with residents and families experiencing personal or environmental difficulties related to the resident’s physical or emotional condition.
Assists residents in maintaining or improving their ability to manage everyday physical and psychosocial needs, including coping abilities and sense of identity.
Maintains accurate, timely written records of all social service consultations and services provided in the medical record.
Performs initial and periodic evaluations of each resident’s social needs, documenting goals and interventions in the resident’s care plan.
Collects pertinent social and family history data upon admission to help staff understand the resident’s unique background and needs.
Coordinates and participates in care plan conferences, inviting family members and residents as appropriate.
Acts as a link between residents, families, and outside community agencies to ensure resident rights are protected.
Assists with the admission process and provides tours or information to prospective families as needed.
Coordinates the discharge process, arranging community resources, home health equipment, and follow‑up services to ensure a safe transition.
Adheres to all facility policies regarding safety, fire, and sanitation codes; remains familiar with disaster plans and Resident Rights.
Ensures residents receive services in a compassionate atmosphere that recognizes their individual dignity.
Education and Certification Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a human services field (Sociology, Psychology, Special Education, or Rehabilitation Counseling).
Compliance with all New Jersey State Regulations and certification requirements for nursing home social services staff.
Job Skills
Excellent interpersonal and empathetic listening skills.
Strong written and verbal communication for medical charting and family meetings.
Knowledge of long‑term care regulations (Medicare/Medicaid) and community resources.
Ability to problem‑solve resident concerns effectively.
Annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
Other Duties
Interacts professionally with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
Carries out other tasks as requested by the Social Services Director or Administrator where hands‑on assistance is required.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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Echelon Care and Rehab Center .
Pay and Benefits Base pay:
$60,000 – $65,000 per year .
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401K
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Position Summary The Social Services Worker is responsible for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of residents and ensuring those needs are met. This role involves direct interaction with residents and families to assist with adjustment to the facility, ongoing counseling, and comprehensive discharge planning. The position reports to the Social Services Director.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Provides counseling and support services for residents and families to assist with social and emotional aspects of long‑term care.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure social service goals are integrated into the resident’s total plan of care.
Works directly with residents and families experiencing personal or environmental difficulties related to the resident’s physical or emotional condition.
Assists residents in maintaining or improving their ability to manage everyday physical and psychosocial needs, including coping abilities and sense of identity.
Maintains accurate, timely written records of all social service consultations and services provided in the medical record.
Performs initial and periodic evaluations of each resident’s social needs, documenting goals and interventions in the resident’s care plan.
Collects pertinent social and family history data upon admission to help staff understand the resident’s unique background and needs.
Coordinates and participates in care plan conferences, inviting family members and residents as appropriate.
Acts as a link between residents, families, and outside community agencies to ensure resident rights are protected.
Assists with the admission process and provides tours or information to prospective families as needed.
Coordinates the discharge process, arranging community resources, home health equipment, and follow‑up services to ensure a safe transition.
Adheres to all facility policies regarding safety, fire, and sanitation codes; remains familiar with disaster plans and Resident Rights.
Ensures residents receive services in a compassionate atmosphere that recognizes their individual dignity.
Education and Certification Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a human services field (Sociology, Psychology, Special Education, or Rehabilitation Counseling).
Compliance with all New Jersey State Regulations and certification requirements for nursing home social services staff.
Job Skills
Excellent interpersonal and empathetic listening skills.
Strong written and verbal communication for medical charting and family meetings.
Knowledge of long‑term care regulations (Medicare/Medicaid) and community resources.
Ability to problem‑solve resident concerns effectively.
Annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
Other Duties
Interacts professionally with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
Carries out other tasks as requested by the Social Services Director or Administrator where hands‑on assistance is required.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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