Social Worker Assistant

Forest Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing • Newark, NJ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Social Worker Assistant Newark, New Jersey Salary $35 / hr Type Part Time Are you ready to advance your career with a Facility that cares? We need YOU! Are you a dedicated healthcare worker looking to make a difference while working with a facility that provides true flexibility? Come work where your skills will be appreciated! Come work at Forest Hill Center! We are currently looking for a Social Worker to join our team.

Requirements

• Experience is preferred, however we are accepting new grads.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, counseling, interviewing, and educating the clients as well as their family members.
• Assisting in planning, organizing and implementing the established facility policies and procedures, to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the patient/resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.
• Assess nature of patients situations by interviewing and reviewing personal history.
• Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help patients/residents deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies.
• Develop and execute individual treatment plans, should know how to apply Medicaid and Medicare application for the patient.
• Can help the patient with their Food Stamps, Housing application and phone assistance.
• Interview service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses.
• Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals.
• Monitor and evaluate patients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.
• Offer information and counseling on the best course of action during sessions.
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and programs.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Act as a key-worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams Supports the Facility.
• Is knowledgeable of patient/resident rights and promotes an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork Agrees to comply with the Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• $35 an hour!
• True Job Flexibility
• A Meaningful and Honest Job, Making a Difference in the Comfort and Wellbeing of the Patients We Care For.
• Health Benefits Package Options
• Dental Insurance Plan Option
• Vision Insurance Plan Options
• 401k match
• Daily Pay Available!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed