Social Worker

Social Worker

Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility located in Cortland, New York, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team. As a Social Worker, you will provide essential social work services, support, and advocacy to our residents, assisting them in their adjustment to their illnesses, disabilities, and placements. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Salary: $24 - $28 per hour, depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Provide social work services, support, and advocacy to residents to assist them in their adjustment to their illnesses, disabilities, and placements
• Maintain information on community and health resources that can be utilized during the resident's care
• Maintain contact with families to report on changes in health condition and for discharge planning
• Participate in the development and implementation of and adherence to the rights and responsibilities of residents
• Participate in the process of transferring residents to appropriate levels of medical care
• Make arrangements for obtaining needed adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items
• Assist residents and families in making decisions about healthcare issues
• Monitor room changes, records, and assist through the process
• Participate in all resident care plan conferencing to ensure attention to emotional/social needs of all residents and help define treatment goals
• Provide individual counseling for residents and assist with difficult emotional issues and problem-solving
• Maintain continual communication with the interdisciplinary team regarding resident medical, behavioral, and emotional needs
• Work seamlessly with the interdisciplinary team on daily admissions and discharges

Performance Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:

• Working knowledge of the practices and procedures of social case work and of the social factors related to disease and disability
• Discharge Planning and Advanced Directives (MOLST form)
• Knowledge and understanding of MDS 3.0
• Skilled interviewing techniques
• Ability to organize work effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Sensitivity to the reaction of others
• Good observation skills
• Ability to develop care plans, complete paperwork, and regular assessments
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a Bachelors degree or higher in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, or closely related field, or equivalent work experience

To Apply: If you are a motivated and compassionate Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply for this part-time to full-time position. Please submit your application to join our dedicated team and help us deliver exceptional care to our residents.

Benefits: Employee and family health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as competitive salaries, 401K with employer contribution, generous paid time off.