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Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Job in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, 07043, USA
Listing for: Montclair Care Center
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-20
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work
  • Healthcare
    Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

This job is a fill in for maternity leave 9/17/26
-12/3/26.

Full job description

Are you a compassionate and driven social work professional ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors and their families? Join our dedicated team as Social Worker
, where you'll lead with heart, advocate for residents, and help shape a caring, supportive community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and manage the Social Services Department, ensuring high-quality support to residents and families.

  • Assess psychosocial needs and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.

  • Lead discharge planning and transitions of care.

  • Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and ongoing emotional support.

  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations.

  • Supervise, train, and support social work staff.

  • Serve as a liaison between residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

  • Coordinate the facility’s outreach program or services to families of residents.

  • Perform advocacy services on behalf of the residents to ensure that concrete needs are met, such as clothing, laundry, and the resident'spersonal needs allowance if one is maintained.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) required; MSW preferred.

  • Minimum 2–3 years of experience in long-term care or geriatric settings.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Knowledge of state and federal LTC regulations, including MDS and care planning.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Supportive, team-oriented environment.

  • A chance to truly make a difference every day.

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Education

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

Skilled nursing facility: 2 - 3 year (Preferred)

Work Location

In person

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