Senior Social Work MDS Assessor

Where Compassion Meets Coordination: Social Worker / MDS Assessor

Trade the cold, corporate healthcare grind for a role where you truly matter. Hurlbut Care Communities, a family-owned network of cozy homes in Monroe County, is seeking a Social Worker / MDS Assessor. If you love building relationships with seniors but also have a sharp eye for clinical data and compliance, it's time to love your career again!

The Perks: Big Rewards, Deep Support

• Total Well-Being: Competitive salary, excellent health/dental coverage, and plenty of PTO.
• Fuel Your Ambition: Grow with our Career Development Program and robust Tuition Reimbursement.
• Invest in Your Future: Outstanding 401(k) matching program to build long-term wealth.
• Built-In Peer Support: Access a collaborative network of peer MDS and social work experts across our 11 facilities.

What You’ll Do:

• Resident & Family Interviews: Conduct structured, face-to-face interviews to capture daily preferences and mood logs. Partner with families and floor staff to verify data for cognitively impaired residents.
• Cognitive & Mood Assessments: Administer standardized screening tools, including the BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) and PHQ-9.
• Chart Auditing & Behavior Tracking: Review medical records, nursing notes, and therapy logs. Document and code behavior patterns, mood shifts, and exit-seeking behaviors.
• Own the MDS Process: Accurately log, coordinate, and execute the Social Services sections of the MDS on time.

What You Bring to the Table

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) or a related human services field.
• Experience: 1–2 years in a skilled nursing facility with exposure to the RAI process.
• Technical Skills: Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) software like PointClickCare.
• The Vibe: Acute attention to detail, strong clinical interviewing skills, and a patient heart for the geriatric population.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Social Work: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rochester, NY 14607 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rochester, NY 14607: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person