Temporary Caseworker

Job Category social services

Manage Others No

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Department: Social Services

Reports To: Director of Social Services

Essential Duties & Responsibilities ADMINISTRATIVE Review facility policies and procedures with the IDT to assure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Participate in development/maintenance of Social Services policies.

Maintain updated community resource listings.

Ensure documentation meets regulatory standards.

ADVOCACY Protect resident rights; Support resident/family advocacy and empowerment.

Develop interdisciplinary care plans.

Support residents/families during catastrophic events.

Coordinate discharge planning and referrals.

EDUCATION Educate staff on psychosocial needs, aging, disability, cultural humility.

Educate residents/families on rights, responsibilities, and problem-solving.

Supervise social work students.

Advise management on program planning and policy development.

Requirements Qualifications Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required; NYS LMSW/LCSW preferred.

5–10 year's experience in long-term care or healthcare social work.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and EMR systems.

Manual dexterity for office equipment.

Pprioritize caseload and formulate independent care plans.

Communicate with residents (including cognitively impaired), families, and staff.

Apply CMS/NYS DOH care planning and documentation standards.

Aligned with our mission — “We are kind people who treat you like family” — the MSW Social Worker functions as a learned professional who applies advanced social work theory, evidence‑based practice, and independent judgment to support residents and short‑term patients in our skilled nursing facility. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, interdisciplinary care planning, discharge coordination, and resident/family education—consistent with NASW standards and NYS/CMS regulations.

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