Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Williamsville Suburban, a skilled nursing facility located in Williamsville, New York is seeking a  Full time Social Worker to join its team of outstanding professionals. The ideal candidate will be a professional, compassionate and outgoing individual with work experience in the social services field, as well as experience in the skilled nursing/long-term care setting. The  Social Worker will plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and complete all social service requirements in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards (as well as established facility policies and procedures), to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual client basis.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in directing the overall operation of the facility's delivery of services.
• Long term care/ sub-acute experience required.
• Knowledge of discharge planning and assistance that address the needs of adult population
• Performs resident evaluations as required by state regulations.
• Support state regulations for admission and retention of residents.
• Assists residents and families with the transition process.
• Orients residents and families to the facility.
• Assists and interacts with residents and families to access services.
• Communicates with other members of the management team to ensure coordination of services to residents.
• Documents case management notes in residents' files as necessary.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience in the field of social work providing services to an adult population as required by state regulation if applicable.
• Two to five years experience in social work providing services to an adult population is preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Certified/Licensed as required by state regulations if applicable.
• Valid driver's license.

EOE Statement:

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any

  ABOUT US:

WE are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Erie County, New York dedicated to provide outstanding care to our residents in a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

Williamsville Suburban c onsiders the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Sapphire Nursing are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required