Social Services Director

Camp Hill, PA; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

DailyPay

Education assistance

Job summary

The Gardens at Camp Hill is seeking a dedicated Social Services Director to lead the Social Services Department at our nursing home in Camp Hill, PA. The role serves as a liaison and advocate for residents\' social interests and oversees planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing overall operations.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, individualized care planning, resident and family support, crisis intervention, and ensuring regulatory compliance within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Strong knowledge of social service practices, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive social assessments and individualized care plans addressing medically related social and emotional needs.
• Actively participate in pre-admission and admission processes.
• Serve as a resource to residents and families during adjustment, crisis, or special needs.
• Document residents' psychosocial status accurately and timely.
• Provide individual and group support services to residents and families.
• Establish and support a volunteer program to meet social service needs.
• Orient residents and families to the nursing center and assist with transition.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing social services.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Services Director
Location: The Gardens at Camp Hill – Camp Hill, PA
Schedule: Full-Time

The Gardens at Camp Hill is seeking a dedicated Social Services Director to lead the Social Services Department within our nursing home. This role serves as a liaison and advocate for residents’ social interests and is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operations of the Social Services Department.

Position Overview

The Social Services Director ensures that residents’ medically related social and emotional needs are identified and addressed through comprehensive assessments, individualized care planning, and ongoing support. This position plays a vital role in resident adjustment, family communication, crisis intervention, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive social assessments and individualized care plans that identify medically related social and emotional needs, establish realistic goals, and outline specific interventions.

• Actively participate in pre-admission and admission processes.

• Serve as a compassionate resource to residents and family members during periods of adjustment, crisis, or special need.

• Document residents’ behavioral and psychosocial status accurately and timely.

• Provide individual and group support services to residents and families.

• Establish, coordinate, and support a volunteer program designed to meet specific social service needs.

• Orient residents and families to the nursing center and assist with transition and adjustment to the new environment.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing social services in long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in Social Work or a related field required.

• Strong knowledge of social service practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental and Vision Plans

• Telemedicine Program

Financial Security

• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

• Short-Term Disability Coverage

• 401(k) Savings Plan

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Commuter Benefits

• Planned Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick leave)

• DailyPay – View your earnings daily with the option to withdraw funds for a nominal fee

Education Assistance – New Benefit

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition reimbursement*

• Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of non-federal nursing student loans*

*Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans are based on applicable state laws and may vary depending on employment classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

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