Director of Social Services — Elder Care Impact & Growth

Genesis HealthCare; Orono (ME); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Tuition discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Free 24/7 virtual health care

Job summary

Genesiscareers in Orono, ME seeks a Director of Social Services to lead the Social Services department in a nursing center, ensuring quality psychosocial care and adherence to NASW ethics and regulations. You will supervise up to two employees and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to uphold patient rights and independence.

The role emphasizes planning, evaluating, and directing psychosocial programs, educating patients and families, and providing therapeutic support during transitions

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.

Responsibilities

• Join our team as Director of Social Services and foster an environment within the nursing center that enables our patients/residents to maximize their well-being and overall quality of life by creating a climate, policies, and routines that enable patients/residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity.
• Plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with NASW Code of Ethics and federal, state, and local guidelines.
• You may supervise a staff of up to 2 employees.
• Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence, and psychological well-being.
• Maintain good working relationships with center employees, meeting with administration and nursing staff to collaborate and plan.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

Job description

Genesiscareers in Orono, ME seeks a Director of Social Services to lead the Social Services department in a nursing center, ensuring quality psychosocial care and adherence to NASW ethics and regulations. You will supervise up to two employees and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to uphold patient rights and independence.

The role emphasizes planning, evaluating, and directing psychosocial programs, educating patients and families, and providing therapeutic support during transitions