Social Worker - NY Staffing : Job Details

UMC is currently seeking a Social Worker for our Bristol Glen Senior Care Community located in Newton, NJ. Bristol Glen, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), is thoughtfully designed to provide person directed care in a home-like environment to ensure exceptional care and quality of life for our residents. The Social Worker oversees and assists our Healthcare residents by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs.

Requirements for a Social Worker:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) or Human Service field.
• Proficiency in a clinical software system.
• Understanding of the MDS, care plan and admission and discharge processes.
• One year healthcare/long term care experience.
• Certified social worker license with the State of New Jersey (CSW).

Responsibilities for a Social Worker:

• Develop, maintain and utilize a listing of current community resources.
• Advocate for the resident and their family.
• Understands and meets all requirements for social service documentation, i.e. interdisciplinary care plan; d/c notes: advanced directives; resident rights, etc.
• Prevents and addresses resident abuse.
• Educates associates regarding residents' rights including how to recognize and prevent abuse, neglect and mistreatment, resident dignity, independence and quality of life - as outlined in the Resident Rights.
• Provide the residents, families, significant others and associates with communications regarding care conferences such as the date and the time of the meeting.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as responsibilities dictated.

About UMC:

Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life. Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 8 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 80% of our teammates say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!

According to the 2024 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our teammates:

• Feel they make a difference and their work has special meaning.
• Indicate they are able to take time off work when necessary.
• Feel their workplace is physically SAFE!

We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!

Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.

Benefits offered by UMC for our Teammates:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Daily Overtime Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
• 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
• Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances
• Immediate Pay - on demand access to earned pay!
• Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!

UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.