Social Worker - Somerset (Full time) #2531

Parkerlife Health Group•Franklin Township, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker will carry out and maintain person-centered quality care for participants to maximize their well-being and quality of life. This includes coordinating and planning social and educational programs and interventions to meet their defined needs. Parker at Somerset is a 120-bed post-acute rehabilitation and nursing home, located on 10 beautifully wooded acres in Somerset, New Jersey. As an Eden Alternative® registered home, we are well-known for the compassionate, quality long-term nursing care provided to elders in a comfortable, home-like environment. We also offer comprehensive post-acute rehabilitation with round-the-clock skilled and sub-acute nursing services. Parker at Somerset was honored with a Five-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), in all categories, which places the community as one of the top-rated nursing homes in the state. Recreational activities and special programs, including a Personal Enrichment Program for elders with dementia, promote socialization, increasing the quality of life for each elder. Our elders enjoy purposeful living and person-centered care in a supportive environment by a team of dedicated employees who provide the highest quality of care, where personal preferences of the people we serve are respected and honored.

Requirements

MSW and BSW from an accredited College or University required.
Certified or licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners (LSW or CSW).
Minimum of 3 years of Long-Term Care Experience.
1 year supervisory experience in a health care setting.
Flu vaccine required during flu season.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry out and maintain person-centered quality care for participants to maximize their well-being and quality of life.
Coordinate and plan social and educational programs and interventions to meet defined needs.