Social Worker
Accela Healthcare · Trenton, NJ · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRPart-time
About the role
Avant Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a Social Worker to provide routine daily care and services to assigned residents in a professional and dedicated manner. This role involves identifying resident needs, developing assistance strategies, and supporting emotional and behavioral health.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with residents to identify their various needs and develop adequate assistance strategies
- Collect information about residents' medical history and family background to determine appropriate help
- Treat emotional and behavioral conditions and problems
- Assess new clients to develop treatment plans that address determined needs
- Offer adjustment support for residents who lack family support
- Facilitate group activities that encourage interaction with other residents
- Conduct administrative tasks crucial to day-to-day operations of the nursing facility
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field
- Licensed clinical social worker
- New graduates welcome to apply (full training provided)
- Experience working with clients affected by neglect, child abuse, domestic violence, mental health, and parental substance abuse
- Ability to stay calm and empathize with clients when they are upset
- Compassion for working with the geriatric population
- Experience in LTC/Skilled Nursing preferred
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous PTO
- 1199 Benefits Package (Full-Time and Part-Time)
- Company perks
- Employee recognition programs
- Team-like atmosphere