Social Worker - Home Care
Location
Kingston, NY | United States
Job description
ArchCare Program: ArchCare at Home
Location: Orange County
Overview:
ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes . As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling.
Benefits/Perks:
- Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
- Participation in 403 (b)
- Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
- Discounted memberships: Plum Benefits, NYSC Gym
- Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars
Responsibilities:
- Assesses the environment of the home and community to identify elements which impact negatively on the patient/family ability to function.
- Provides direct short-term counseling services to patient/family or makes appropriate community referrals.
- Teaches coping skills to patients/families to assist them in their adjustment to the life changes associated with illness/disability.
- Participates in conferencing and planning with other disciplines caring for the patient.
- Prepares clinical progress notes and documents in the patients record, as indicated .
- Available for planned social work consultation on patient care with staff, as needed.
- Participates in evaluating overall position performance, goal setting and achievement, and performance improvement plan.
Job Type: Fee for Service
Salary: $70 per visit
Qualifications:
- New York State Social Work License
- 2 years of social work experience
Education:
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