November 7, 2024

Genesis HealthCare

Marmet

FULL TIME

Social Services Director

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.

Benefits

$25 - $28 per hour
Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
Employee Foundation to assist financially with unforeseen hardships
Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company's DNA.
Variable compensation plans
Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
Nursing Tuition Assistance Program

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

Position Highlights

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.

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

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.