Social Worker (MSW) – Per Diem Nassau County, NY Affirmed Home Care
Pay: $50.00 per hour Per Diem | Potential Full-Time Opportunity Shift Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's |10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Exciting New Opportunity with Affirmed Home Care! Affirmed Home Care is seeking a compassionate and motivated Social Worker (MSW) to join our team in Nassau County.
This is a per diem position with the potential for a full-time opportunity as the program grows. The Social Worker will provide rotating onsite social work coverage across three hotel-based client service locations in Syosset, Plainview, and Woodbury.
The Social Worker will play an important role in supporting clients with benefits navigation, including entitlements, housing coordination, care coordination, behavioral health support, discharge and hospital coordination, and connections to community resources. The Social Worker will also assist clients with accessing food assistance programs, transportation services, and other resources that promote long-term stability and independence.
Responsibilities
Assist clients with SSI/SSD applications
Support Medicaid enrollment and recertification
Assist with SNAP applications and other public assistance programs
Connect clients with food assistance programs and transportation resources
Provide guidance and support with housing applications
Assist with transition planning to permanent housing
Collaborate with DSS case managers and other community partners
Coordinate discharge planning and hospital transitions
Provide mental health referrals
Coordinate substance abuse treatment referrals
Provide crisis intervention and immediate support services
Link clients to appropriate community-based resources
Advocate for client needs and help ensure access to appropriate support services
Maintain appropriate documentation and follow-up with clients and community partners
What We’re Looking For
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
1+ year of experience in healthcare or social services; home care and substance use experience preferred
Strong case management and care coordination skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team
Why Join Affirmed Home Care? At Affirmed Home Care, we are committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new initiative in Nassau County and help connect clients with the resources and services they need to achieve greater stability and independence.
This position begins on a per diem basis, with the potential for a full-time opportunity as the program develops.
Apply today and be part of this exciting new initiative serving Nassau County!
Affirmed Home Care is an equal opportunity employer.