--- title: Social Worker at Excelsior Care Group in Irvington, NJ description: Excelsior Care Group is hiring for the Social Worker role in Irvington, NJ. Pays $75K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/social-worker-at-excelsior-care-group-01a1c805-8e9d-734b-b1e5-3372373f15a4 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Excelsior Care Group as Social Worker in Irvington, NJ. Pays $75K per year. Full-time role. Requires 1+ year of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/qdpg8l.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Excelsior Care Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/excelsior-care-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Irvington, NJ | | **Salary** | $75K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 11, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Excelsior Care Group. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Excelsior Care Group. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $75,000 – $109,000 a year (median $88,000). ## Description **Facility:** Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center **Position:** Social Worker **Location:** Irvington, NJ **Schedule:** Full-Time | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Salary:** $75,000 annually ### Job Summary Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our team. In this role, you will support residents and their families by addressing psychosocial needs, advocating for resident rights, and coordinating care plans to enhance overall well-being and quality of life. ### Key Responsibilities - Conduct psychosocial assessments for new admissions, readmissions, and during quarterly, annual, and significant status changes - Develop and implement individualized care plans based on residents’ needs, preferences, and goals - Support residents and families in adjusting to nursing home life with empathy and professionalism - Advocate for residents’ rights and ensure their voices are heard in care decisions - Facilitate communication between residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team - Coordinate discharge planning, including community referrals, home health services, and follow-up care - Provide counseling and crisis intervention as needed - Assist with advance directives, guardianship, and end-of-life planning - Participate in care plan meetings, resident council, and UR meetings as needed - Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state, federal, and facility standards - Educate staff on psychosocial issues, resident rights, and effective communication strategies - Complete audits as assigned - Manage distribution of wander guard devices and track advance directive updates - Ensure residents are invited to care plan meetings in advance ### Requirements - **Education:** Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW) or a related field from an accredited institution - **Experience:** Minimum 1–2 years of experience in long-term care, geriatric, or healthcare social work required - Experience with SigmaCare and proficiency in Microsoft Word preferred - Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills ### Benefits - Comprehensive Medical and Dental Coverage - Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Employee Recognition Program - Supportive, team-oriented work environment - Company perks and employee discounts If you are a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today. Join Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and be part of a team committed to enhancing the lives of our residents every day. 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