Social Worker Assistant

Job overview

The Social Worker Assistant role is onsite at the Deptford Center in Woodbury, NJ. Compensation is not specified. The position supports a post-acute care provider serving patients and residents at its Deptford, NJ facility. The assistant works with social workers and healthcare professionals to assess patient and resident needs, support individualized care plans, and maintain care records. The role contributes to coordinated care through supportive counseling, family support, and participation in interdisciplinary meetings.

What you'll do

• Assist social workers with initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ and residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs
• help develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• provide supportive counseling and therapy to patients, residents, families, and caregivers
• collaborate with healthcare teams
• maintain detailed care records
• participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss progress and strategies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social worker assistant

deptford center

woodbury nj

full-time

post-acute care

patient assessments

resident support

treatment plans

supportive counseling

family support

interdisciplinary team

care documentation

electronic medical records

bachelor’s degree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay rates, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field and two years of experience in social work or a related field.

About the employer

Deptford Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.