Senior Social Services Director - Geriatric Discharge

Neville Center at Fresh Pond; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits package

ETO health, dental, and vision insure.

Life and long-term disability insured

Parking on site

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Neville Center at Fresh Pond is actively seeking a talented Director of Social Services who is a licensed social worker in Massachusetts with experience in skilled nursing and geriatric care. The role focuses on directing social work services, discharge planning, and coordinating with community resources to ensure residents receive appropriate support and benefits.

The position emphasizes psychosocial wellness, assessments, and safe transitions back to the community, with a strong team

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Social Work completed.
• Master’s Degree preferred for advanced practice.
• 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.
• Participates in resident assessments and discharge planning to optimize healthcare benefits.
• Promotes safe discharge back into the community.
• Maintains and communicates the discharge calendar.
• Coordinates and manages resident care planning meetings.
• Initiates discharge plans aligned with resident goals and barriers.
• Collaborates with Home Health, Hospice, housing authorities, shelters and day treatment providers.
• Discusses Advanced Directives with residents and families.
• Complete assessments accurately and timely.
• Function as the ACO liaison and coordinate case management.
• Facilitate 72-hour interdisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Geriatric care

Administrative experience

Education

Bachelors in Social Work

Master’s Degree preferred

MA Social Work licensure

Job description

Neville Center at Fresh Pond is actively seeking a talented Director of Social Services who is a licensed social worker in Massachusetts with experience in skilled nursing and geriatric care. The role focuses on directing social work services, discharge planning, and coordinating with community resources to ensure residents receive appropriate support and benefits.

The position emphasizes psychosocial wellness, assessments, and safe transitions back to the community, with a strong team