Social Worker
Listed compensation
$56K–$57K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Social Worker
- Rate: $27- $27.50/hour (depending on experience)
- Shift: Full-Time
- Schedule: Days
Roscoe Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to support residents and families through every stage of their care journey. In this role, you'll assess psychosocial needs, coordinate services, facilitate care planning, and help residents achieve the highest possible quality of life in a supportive, resident-centered environment.
Located in the scenic Catskill Mountains, Roscoe Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is proud to be part of The McGuire Group, a recognized leader in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State.
Our team is committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care in a welcoming and close-knit environment where employees are valued and supported.
At Roscoe, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, grow professionally, and make a lasting difference in the lives of residents and their families. Join a team that takes pride in caring for both its residents and one another.
Responsibilities
- Complete psychosocial assessments and social histories upon admission
- Assist residents and families with advance directives, care planning, and transition support
- Facilitate care plan meetings with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team
- Provide counseling, support, and interventions related to emotional, social, and behavioral needs
- Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to community resources and home care services
- Complete MDS assessments and documentation as assigned
- Document resident and family interactions in the electronic medical record
- Serve as a liaison between residents, families, staff, and outside agencies
- Participate in QAPI initiatives and contribute to quality improvement efforts
- Collaborate with all disciplines to promote resident well-being and positive outcomes
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field required
- LMSW, BSW, or MSW preferred
- Minimum of one year of experience (paid or volunteer) working with a geriatric population in a healthcare setting
- Experience with MDS, discharge planning, and electronic medical records preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
- Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Retirement Saving Options
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at Vestra Care a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work — ranked against 6,488 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 26% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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