Social Worker

Social Worker (MSW) – Per Diem
Nassau County, NY
Affirmed Home Care

Pay: $50.00 per hour
Per Diem | Potential Full-Time Opportunity



 

Exciting New Opportunity with Affirmed Home Care!
Affirmed Home Care is seeking a compassionate and motivated Social Worker (MSW) to join our team in Nassau County.

This is a per diem position with the potential for a full-time opportunity as the program grows. The Social Worker will provide rotating onsite social work coverage across three hotel-based client service locations in Syosset, Plainview, and Woodbury.

The Social Worker will play an important role in supporting clients with benefits navigation, including entitlements, housing coordination, care coordination, behavioral health support, discharge and hospital coordination, and connections to community resources. The Social Worker will also assist clients with accessing food assistance programs, transportation services, and other resources that promote long-term stability and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with SSI/SSD applications
• Support Medicaid enrollment and recertification
• Assist with SNAP applications and other public assistance programs
• Connect clients with food assistance programs and transportation resources
• Provide guidance and support with housing applications
• Assist with transition planning to permanent housing
• Collaborate with DSS case managers and other community partners
• Coordinate discharge planning and hospital transitions
• Provide mental health referrals
• Coordinate substance abuse treatment referrals
• Provide crisis intervention and immediate support services
• Link clients to appropriate community-based resources
• Advocate for client needs and help ensure access to appropriate support services
• Maintain appropriate documentation and follow-up with clients and community partners

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• 1+ year of experience in healthcare or social services; home care and substance use experience preferred
• Strong case management and care coordination skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team

Why Join Affirmed Home Care?
At Affirmed Home Care, we are committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new initiative in Nassau County and help connect clients with the resources and services they need to achieve greater stability and independence.

This position begins on a per diem basis, with the potential for a full-time opportunity as the program develops.

Apply today and be part of this exciting new initiative serving Nassau County!

Affirmed Home Care is an equal opportunity employer.