Job Description

Social Worker

Full Time

Cobble Hill Health Center is a not-for-profit long- and short-term care facility providing services to the disabled and elderly for over 40 years. The Social Worker will play an integral role in helping us to achieve our vision: to consistently exceed expectations and set the standard for excellence in residential and community care.

About The Role:

Reporting to the Director of Social Work, the Social Worker will work with residents in the nursing home, and families, 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 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. You will provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
• Rotating weekends (Saturday & Sunday) approximately once per month.
• Team rotates holiday coverage

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to express your talents and lead a high-performing team
• Free hot meal for each shift worked
• Employer contribution to your retirement plan with 3 year vesting schedule, plus 403b
• Generous medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Employer contribution toward medical deductible
• Paid holidays plus generous sick and vacation time off
• Professional development and career coaching opportunities

The Ideal Social Worker:

• MSW from an accredited School of Social Work
• Prior professional working experience with the geriatric population in a community or long-term care setting is strongly preferred
• The nursing home Social Worker must have skills in communication, assessment, and social work methods and techniques
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of disciplines in an individual and team setting
• Working understanding of social systems along with the ability to implement pertinent state and federal regulations
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment