Social Services Director
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Genesis Healthcare seeks a Social Services Director to lead the department, ensuring compliance with NASW ethics and regulations while promoting resident independence and well‑being. The role includes supervising staff, overseeing psychosocial assessments, and coordinating discharge planning, with standard hours of 8:00‑5:00 and rotating weekend responsibilities.
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Overview
Hours will be 8:00 to 5:00 and there will be MOD responsibilities on the weekends on a rotation with other department managers.
At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
The Social Services Director oversees the operation of the nursing center Social Services Department according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, and standards of care for specialty practice. This position is responsible for fostering a climate, policies, and routines that enable patients/residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. This climate shall provide patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.
*May directly supervise two or more Social Services staff.
*Accountable for Social Services practice, measuring outcomes to interventions, and departmental productivity.
*Assures that a psychosocial assessment is completed for each patient/resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths.
*Ensures that patient/resident discharge goals are identified at admission and documented
accordingly. Assesses each patient/resident for discharge.
*Educate staff regarding the role of Social Services and the psychosocial needs of patients/residents and their families/significant others including the problems of aging and disability.
Qualifications
*Bachelor's degree in social work or human services required.
*Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by state of employment to practice in long-term care.
Benefits
*Variable compensation plans
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
*Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
*Pet Insurance
*Term and Whole Life Insurance
*Short-term Disability
*Hospital Indemnity
*Personal Accident
*Critical Illness
*Cancer Coverage
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
Posted Salary Range
USD $60,000.00 - USD $65,000.00 /Yr.
Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.
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