Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Social Worker
Facility: Optima Care Harborview
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Schedule: Part-Time | 20 Hours Per Week | Day Shift
Pay Rate: $35 per hour

Optima Care Harborview is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team. In this rewarding part-time role, you will advocate for residents, support their emotional and psychosocial well-being, coordinate discharge planning, and help ensure the highest quality of care in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families while working in a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive social service programs for residents

• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently and effectively

• Complete social service assessments, MDS documentation, care plans, and evaluations

• Participate in resident assessments, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary care plan meetings

• Conduct interviews with residents and family members to identify psychosocial needs and develop appropriate interventions

• Assist residents and families with accessing community resources, transportation services, and supportive programs

• Educate residents and families regarding Medicare, Medicaid, financial assistance programs, and available benefits

• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing long-term care facilities

• Collaborate closely with nursing staff, physicians, rehabilitation teams, and other interdisciplinary team members

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within PointClickCare (PCC) and other required systems

• Maintain detailed progress notes and resident records

• Participate in quality assurance initiatives, facility surveys, and regulatory inspections

• Serve on committees including Quality Assurance, Infection Control, and Policy Advisory

• Ensure resident wishes regarding MOLST/POLST and end-of-life care are documented and respected

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field required

• Associate's Degree may be considered with significant relevant experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of social services experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) required

• Strong background in discharge planning and care coordination

• Prior long-term care or nursing home experience required

• Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) or similar electronic medical record systems preferred

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, resident-focused environment

Join Optima Care Harborview and become part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional, resident-centered care. Your expertise, compassion, and commitment can make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents and their families.

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