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Actors Fund Home , an assisted living, skilled nursing, accredited dementia care and sub-acute rehabilitation center located in Englewood, NJ, and a recipient of a CMS Five Star Rating seeks a Full-Time Discharge Planner to assist in our Sub-acute unit with planning, organizing, developing, and implementing The Home’s Social Services Department to meet the psychosocial needs of the residents in accordance with the mission of The Actors Fund and all pertinent regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Discharge Planner will be responsible for counseling, support, and connection to resources for residents and their families; and coordination with staff to enhance quality of life for residents in the facility.

Some responsibilities the social worker will have are:

+ Assess the individual social and emotional needs of each resident and develop a plan of care to meet identified goals.

+ Conduct initial, quarterly, and annual assessments of residents (including MoCA, MMSE and other screening tools).

+ Provide counseling and support; information, psychoeducation, and referrals for residents and their families.

+ Conduct care planning and discharge planning.

+ Maintain all electronic charting documentation and MDS as required by regulations for both Nursing Home and Assisted Living.

+ Participate in QA.

+ Play a leadership role in Comfort Matters dementia care and education program, including scheduling and facilitating meetings; working with interdisciplinary team to encourage staff empowerment and continuing education; working with management to assist in preparing the team for accreditation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters required in the Social Work profession.

+ Current New Jersey state license as appropriate.

+ Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

+ Strong assessment and advocacy skills and the ability to engage a wide range of presentations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Hours will incorporate rotating weekend coverage.

+ May be asked to cover for Director of Social Services or Director of Admissions.

+ Experience with Geriatric social work.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

This is a full-time salaried position ($70,000-$75,000) based in the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ. The Actors Fund Home offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including: choice of multiple health and dental plans, voluntary vision, flex and dependent care plans, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life and disability, 401(k) plan with generous employer match, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

TO APPLY

To Apply click the blue apply button. A complete application will include a resume, cover letter and salary expectations.

ABOUT THE ACTORS FUND HOME

The Home is part of a national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Through offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Home serves everyone in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance with programs including social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and secondary employment and training services.

For more about the Actors Fund Home, please visit: https://actorsfundhome.org/

The Actors Fund Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Built into the value statement of the Home is a commitment to embrace diversity and seek equity, inclusion and dignity for all.

We celebrate our differences and strive to cultivate an environment of mutual respect.