Social Worker

Company: Cheshire House Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Cheshire House is a 75-bed, family-owned skilled nursing facility in Waterbury, Connecticut specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We are currently hiring a Social Worker. Come join our team!This is a 32 hour Full time Position split between two facilities. (16hrs at Bel-Air, Newington and 16hrs at Cheshire House, Waterbury) The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Social Services and/or Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.The responsibilities of the Social Worker includes but is not limited to:Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the residentParticipate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and familyParticipate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessmentsInterview resident/families to obtain social historyProvide information to resident/families as to medicare/medicaid, and other financial assistance programsProvide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social worker programsMaintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizationsCoordinate social service activities with othre departments as necessaryBenefits: (*applies to 24 hours or more,**Full-Time only) Competitive pay Shift differentials Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance* Paid Time Off* 401(k) with employer match* Employer Paid Life Insurance Paid Meal Period Paid Holiday Off** Employee Assistance Program Longevity Credit** Short- & Long-Term Disability* Uniform Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Free ParkingRequirementMust possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors Degree from an approved school of Social Work or a bachelor's degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociolgy, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychologyMust be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.Must possess the ability to make independent deciisons when circumstances warrant such actionMust be able to relate information concerning a resident's conditionBe able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 4 feet Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity here. We encourage people of any background, age, race religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin to apply.RHMCHby Jobble

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