Geriatric Social Services Director - Weekly Pay & Benefits

Neville Center; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive compensation

Outstanding benefits package

100% employer-paid life and long-term;

Free onsite parking

Unlimited employee referral bonuses

Monthly Employee Recognition program

Job summary

The Neville Center at Fresh Pond is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead our social work team in a senior care setting. You will oversee social work services, promote psychosocial wellness, and participate in resident assessments and discharge planning to optimize benefits and safe community reintegration.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Social Work (Master’s preferred), with 3+ years in geriatric or hospital social work and MA licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Three years’ experience in geriatric, hospital, administrative or community social work.
• Must have current Social Work licensure in MA.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors the social work services in the center.
• Promotes the psychosocial wellness of the residents.
• Actively participating in resident assessments and discharge planning to allow the resident to optimize healthcare benefits.
• Promotes a safe discharge back into the community.
• Maintains and communicates the center's discharge calendar.
• Responsible for the MOLST function with admissions.
• Coordinates and arranges for resident's care planning meetings ensuring that the resident and responsible persons are involved as able.
• Initiates discharge plans in cooperation with the resident's goals and barriers to community re-integration.
• Develops plans in cooperation with the resident accordingly to address barriers.
• Works closely with community resources such as Home Health, Hospice, local housing authorities, shelters, and day treatment providers to ensure resources are available as needed per discharge plan.
• Discusses with resident and family members/responsible party regarding Advanced Directives.
• Thoroughly and accurately complete assessments
• Function as the ACO liaison and coordinates case management tasks.
• Facilitates the 72-hour interdisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Social Work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

The Neville Center at Fresh Pond is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead our social work team in a senior care setting. You will oversee social work services, promote psychosocial wellness, and participate in resident assessments and discharge planning to optimize benefits and safe community reintegration.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Social Work (Master’s preferred), with 3+ years in geriatric or hospital social work and MA licensure.