Director of Social Services

Hampton Management; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO and Holiday Pay

Career Growth opportunities

A workplace that feels like home

Year round Employee appreciation days

Early wage access through Tapcheck

Supportive and collaborative work环境

Job summary

Hampton Management's skilled nursing facility in Trenton, NJ is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to support residents and families through admission, stay, and discharge. You will collaborate with the care team to assess psychosocial needs, develop care plans, coordinate resources, and advocate for residents’ rights, while maintaining documentation and communicating clearly with families.

This full-time role offers competitive salary, health benefits, 401(k), PTO and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Appropriate social work education and credentials to meet applicable New Jersey and federal requirements for the position.
• Previous social work experience in skilled nursing or long-term care required.
• Genuine compassion, patience, and a commitment to residents’ dignity and quality of life.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with discharge planning, psychosocial assessments, and care planning.
• Ability to support families through difficult decisions and collaborate effectively with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with residents and families, providing emotional support throughout admission, their stay, and discharge.
• Assess residents’ psychosocial needs and collaborate with the care team on individualized care plans.
• Help residents adjust to facility life while respecting their choices, dignity, cultural backgrounds, and personal goals.
• Coordinate discharge planning, community resources, referrals, and services to support safe transitions.
• Advocate for residents’ rights and help address concerns with compassion and timely follow-through.
• Participate in care conferences and communicate clearly with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate assessments, progress notes, and required documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Discharge planning

Psychosocial assessments

Care planning

Family support

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker

Trenton, NJ

Our skilled nursing facility in Trenton, NJ, is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to help residents and families feel supported, heard, and informed throughout their care. Bring your initiative, creative problem-solving, and genuine concern for others to a team where you can make a meaningful difference.

Position Type: Full-Time

Social Worker Salary

• $85,000–$90,000 per year, based on experience

Social Worker Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• PTO and Holiday Pay

• Career Growth opportunities

• A workplace that feels like home

• Year round Employee appreciation events

• Early wage access through Tapcheck

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Social Worker Duties and Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with residents and families, providing emotional support throughout admission, their stay, and discharge.

• Assess residents’ psychosocial needs and collaborate with the care team on individualized care plans.

• Help residents adjust to facility life while respecting their choices, dignity, cultural backgrounds, and personal goals.

• Coordinate discharge planning, community resources, referrals, and services to support safe transitions.

• Advocate for residents’ rights and help address concerns with compassion and timely follow-through.

• Participate in care conferences and communicate clearly with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

• Maintain accurate assessments, progress notes, and required documentation.

Social Worker Qualifications

• Appropriate social work education and credentials to meet applicable New Jersey and federal requirements for the position.

• Previous social work experience in skilled nursing or long-term care required.

• Genuine compassion, patience, and a commitment to residents’ dignity and quality of life.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with discharge planning, psychosocial assessments, and care planning.

• Ability to support families through difficult decisions and collaborate effectively with the care team.