Social Work Clerk

Location: Horseheads, New York

About the role

The Social Work Clerk provides administrative and clerical support to the Social Services Department in a nursing home setting. This position assists the Social Worker and interdisciplinary care team in maintaining accurate resident records, coordinating communication with residents and families, and supporting daily departmental operations. The Social Work Clerk plays a vital role in promoting quality care and ensuring that residents’ psychosocial and administrative needs are met efficiently and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Worker in completing, filing, and maintaining psychosocial assessments, progress notes, and care plan documentation.
• Prepare and update resident charts and records in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Organize and maintain departmental files, correspondence, and reports as delegated by the Social Services Director.
• Review and Issue Notice of Medicare Noncoverage and ABNs timely and efficiently and document accordingly.
• Assist with meeting new residents and their family/representatives upon admission and gathering information.
• Provide clerical support during admissions, transfers, and discharges, including collecting required documentation and updating records.
• Assist with referrals and follow-up communications with community agencies under the direction of the Social Worker.
• Gather and input information to support timely and accurate completion of MDS assessments under the direction of the Social Worker.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods including presentations, online learning modules, simulations, demonstrations, and hands-on training.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
• Ongoing Training and Career Development
• Supportive, team-focused work environment

Pay

$18/hour

Schedule

Full Time