Social Worker - Brooklyn, NY
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open social worker jobs in New York post a median of $38.09 an hour, the middle half $31.89–$45, across 117 jobs that state their pay. Social workers employed in New York earn a median of $35.13 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Cobble Hill Life Care is a not-for-profit long- and short-term care facility in Brooklyn, NY, dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to older adults and individuals with disabilities. We are seeking a compassionate, organized Social Worker to support residents and their families throughout their care journey. In this role, you’ll help residents adjust to care, understand their options, and stay connected to the people and resources that matter most.
What You’ll Do
- Complete psychosocial assessments and contribute to individualized resident care plans.
- Support residents and families through admissions, care transitions, and discharge planning.
- Provide counseling, advocacy, and emotional support to residents and their families.
- Collaborate with nursing, medical, rehabilitation, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote resident well-being.
- Help residents and families navigate facility processes, community resources, and available services.
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow up on resident and family concerns in accordance with facility policies and applicable regulations.
- Advocate for residents’ rights, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) or a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
- New York State social work licensure or registration, if applicable to the position.
- Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility required.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work compassionately with older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their families.
- Knowledge of psychosocial assessments, care planning, discharge planning, and community resources preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary care team.
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to resident rights, confidentiality, dignity, and quality of care.
Make a Difference at Cobble Hill Life Care
Join a team dedicated to supporting residents and their families with compassion, respect, and personalized care. If you’re passionate about helping others and making a meaningful impact in long-term care, we encourage you to apply.
This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however, its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.
From Cobble Hill Health Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Cobble Hill Health Center is a 364 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Cobble Hill Health Center)-bed nursing home in Brooklyn, NY, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Cobble Hill Health Center
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