Up to $30.00 / Hour
Social Worker – Skilled Nursing
Elderwood at Cheektowaga
Help residents navigate change, preserve their independence, and remain connected to the people and resources that matter most.
Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking a compassionate, resourceful Social Worker to support residents and families throughout the skilled nursing experience. In this role, you will address the psychosocial, emotional, and practical needs that influence each resident’s well-being—from admission and adjustment through care planning, family communication, service coordination, and discharge preparation.
This is an opportunity to become a trusted advocate for residents while working closely with Nursing, Rehabilitation, Activities, Dietary, medical providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Clinical care is only one part of a resident’s experience. Your work will help ensure that residents feel heard, families feel informed, and the care team understands the personal, emotional, and social factors affecting each resident.
If you are a thoughtful Social Worker who values resident advocacy, interdisciplinary teamwork, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, we invite you to explore a career with Elderwood at Cheektowaga.
Your Impact - As our Social Worker, you will help create an environment where residents are treated as individuals, supported in making choices, and encouraged to maintain the greatest possible level of independence and dignity.
You will:
Assess residents’ psychosocial, emotional, behavioral, and social-support needs
Build trusting relationships with residents and families during times of transition, uncertainty, or change
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and advocate for each resident’s preferences, rights, and goals
Connect residents and families with internal services, community resources, benefits, and additional support
Help residents adjust to the skilled nursing environment while preserving identity, choice, and meaningful relationships
Support discharge planning and transitions of care in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team
Identify barriers that may affect well-being, treatment participation, recovery, or a successful transition
Provide support related to grief, loss, family dynamics, behavioral health needs, and changes in independence
Maintain timely, accurate documentation and support compliance with applicable skilled nursing requirements
Promote a culture that protects resident dignity, privacy, individuality, and quality of life
What We’re Looking For - We are seeking a Social Worker who combines strong case-management skills with empathy, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to supporting older adults and their families.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human-services field from an accredited institution; qualifying fields may include sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or special education
At least one year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals
Previous casework experience
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Ability and desire to work with older adults and collaborate effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level to support safe, effective communication with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors
Social work experience involving admissions, discharge planning, transitions of care, or coordination of community services
Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or another healthcare environment
The right candidate will be an organized, compassionate advocate who can build trust, navigate sensitive situations, and help residents maintain dignity, choice, and the highest possible quality of life.
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 other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Elderwood is a leading provider of care for seniors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Offering a wide range of services across a continuum of high-quality facilities, Elderwood is consistently recognized for quality and value.
Service lines include independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with specialty services such as subacute rehab, memory care, orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac telemetry, wound therapy, ventilator care and oncology care. Elderwood’s affiliates provide additional services including home care, pharmacy and prescription delivery, medical transportation, and managed long-term care services.
At Elderwood, we’re not just a location providing a service—we’re people caring for people. That’s why in everything we do, we put the wellbeing of our residents and their families first. Through our comprehensive services, professional staff, and person-centered approach, we’re committed to providing the highest level of care in order to maintain our residents’ health and wellness.
