Social Worker-Per Diem

Social Worker-Per DiemThe Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is seeking a per diem Social Worker, to join the team in the Social Services department.We are seeking candidate who have weekend (Saturday or Sunday) availabilityThe Parker Experience:The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers short term rehabilitation, sub-acute care and nursing home care, as well as community-based health care-encompassing adult day health care, home health care, and a hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker’s nursing home.Quality Care means hiring Quality People and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.In addition to a friendly, collaborative environment and exciting career-growth opportunities, Parker Jewish Institute also offers these convenience factors:* A modern, safe and secure campus conveniently located on the Queens/Nassau County border that is easily accessible by public transportation or auto* Free parking* A superb, low-cost employee cafeteria* Day, evening and night shifts, as well as some flex shifts* Central to excellent housing, superior school districts and excellent shopping* A variety of nearby child care options, colleges and universitiesPosition Overview:Reporting to the Director of Social Work, the Social Worker delivers appropriate social work services to assigned patients, residents, family members and significant others. The Social Worker is responsible for coordinating the discharge planning process, participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement activities, as well as counseling and meeting the satisfaction of the patients, residents, family members and significant others.Position Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Social Work as well as active licensure in NYS, with prior experience in a long-term care, rehabilitation or hospital setting. Prior experience working with the elderly population preferred. Additionally, strong applicants will possess strong communication skills, and an ability to work collaboratively across a variety of disciplines.