A Skilled Nursing facility in the Bronx is seeking an energetic and professional Social Worker to join its clinical team.

The social worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in accordance with strict adherence to government regulations. The nursing home social worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BSW or a Bachelors degree in a related field.
• Prior work with elders in the community or long-term care setting is preferred
• The nursing home social worker must have skills in communication, assessment and social work methods and techniques. He/she should be able to work effectively with a variety of disciplines in an individual and team setting.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in Marketing and will work closely with the Admissions Department in collaborating with referral sources and in reaching out to support residents who have been admitted to the facility.

We offer a competitive salary based upon experience.