Social Worker Jobs

Kin On is seeking a Social Worker working in a skilled nursing facility with mainly elders needing short-term and/or long-term care. The primary functions of this position are 1) to coordinate admission process, facilitate transition during short-term rehabilitation stay, and discharge planning; 2) to assist resident’s adjustment into a Long-term care facility, maintain their maximum level of health and independence, and work with their family and multi-disciplinary team in caring for these residents.

General Responsibilities

• Work with resident to maximize and preserve their quality of life.
• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team in coordinating admission process, developing individual care plan and discharge planning for residents on Rehabilitation Services.
• Make referral and coordinate services such as mental health, home health, home care, respite services and durable medical equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Complete on-going documentation and required evaluation.
• Collect required client service utilization and demographic information.
• Ensure services are in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Work with residents’ family, nursing home staffs, other health care professionals (such as MH, therapist, ARNP, PCP) in providing comprehensive care to residents.
• Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessment of residents.
• Attend regular meeting such as daily stand-up meeting, resident care plan conference, family council meeting, social services team meeting, and psychotropic medication review committee.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date and complete records of all clients and collateral contacts.
• Counsel resident and their family on long-term care options and services, bereavement, caregiver stress, and advocate for resident’s right.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills

• Familiarity with the Chinese or Asian community and social service network.
• Legally eligible for employment in the United States.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese. Fluency in at least two of the following Chinese dialects: Cantonese, Toishanese, Mandarin, Taiwanese is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in computer & software skills (eg, Email, Word, Excel, Internet).
• Bachelor degree in social work with at least one year of experience in working with the elderly and/or persons with disabilities. Master of Social Work is preferred.

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay: $25.00/hour - $35.00/hour
• Discounts on meals
• Free parking
• Paid vacations: 2.62 hours for every 40 hours worked
• 403(b) retirement plan and employer-contributed SEP (Simplified Employee Pension)
• 7 days paid holidays are included in paid vacations
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans
• Life insurance
• Paid sick leave: 1.24 hours for every 40 hours worked

Kin On is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Kin On prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, military or marital status, genetic information or any other protected status.