Social Worker (Temporary)

The Osborn – Rye, NY

• Pay: $34.97 – $43.71 per hour
• Job Type: Temporary
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Summary

The Osborn is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Temporary Social Worker to provide high-quality social work services to residents of the Osborn Pavilion. The primary goal of this role is to support residents in managing the challenges of aging, illness, and long-term care living while promoting the highest possible quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and address residents’ psychosocial and emotional needs
• Conduct admission psychosocial assessments
• Educate residents and families on advance directives and resident rights
• Provide counseling, support, and case management services
• Document care plans, interventions, and progress notes
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings
• Complete MDS 3.0 assessments in a timely manner
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and community resources
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care
• Facilitate referrals to home care and outpatient services
• Communicate with insurance providers regarding coverage
• Support family meetings and support groups
• Provide education to staff and families
• Serve as designee for Director of Social Services as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) required; MSW preferred
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and aging populations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Compassionate, patient, and professional demeanor
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Computer proficiency, including EMR systems

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughout the facility and interact with residents regularly
• Ability to sit, stand, and bend for extended periods
• Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Ability to manage the emotional demands of the role

Why Join the Osborn?

• Supportive, mission-driven environment
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in residents’ lives