Social Worker - Oceanport, NJ

Job Title: Social Worker
Job ID: 75873
Location: Oceanport , New Jersey


Overview:
Our client is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to provide direct care management services to participants in their program. The Social Worker will play a crucial role in delivering social services support, including assessments, counseling, case management, and referrals. This position is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of participants and their families while working within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. If you're passionate about helping individuals maintain their independence in the community and enjoy working with elderly populations, this role offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity.

• Setting: Outpatient Clinic working with the geriatric population, with occasional home visitations as needed.

• Participate in the initial assessments, care planning, and periodic re-assessments (minimally every 6 months) of participants in alignment with industry and departmental standards.
• Document participant changes accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with medical record standards.
• Maintain open and effective communication with other team members regarding participant status and needs.
• Oversee the coordination of 24-hour care delivery, providing individual and family counseling when necessary.
• Lead group counseling sessions and activities designed to support participants' emotional and social well-being.
• Refer participants and families to relevant community agencies, acting as a liaison and advocate to ensure participants' needs are met.
• Foster positive relationships among staff, promoting team building and a collaborative work environment.
• Consult with staff members regarding the impact of social, emotional, and cultural factors on health and care.
• Contribute to program and policy development in social work and actively participate in quality improvement processes.
• Conduct home visits to participants’ private residences.
• Attend and actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to contribute to participant care planning.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• Current state licensure and membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) or other NASW-recognized certification is preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home, or community-based setting is preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population is preferred. If not, training will be provided upon hire.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and the minimum required state auto insurance.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before engaging in direct participant contact.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, including federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screening.

• Experience with individual, family, and group counseling.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to understand and address the psychosocial issues faced by frail and chronically ill individuals and their caregivers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with public speaking and delivering training to various group sizes.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with electronic communication tools.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization.
• Monday - Friday