Social Services Director

Genesis HealthCare, Inc.; Gardendale (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service 

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation to financially aid

Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid 1

401K, Paid Time Off

Free 24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay Program

Pet Insurance

Term and Whole Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. is seeking a Social Services Director to oversee the Social Services Department in our nursing center.

The role emphasizes adherence to NASW Code of Ethics and compliance with applicable guidelines, ensuring the highest psychosocial well-being for residents. The position may involve supervising two or more staff, coordinating discharge planning, and educating the team on residents' psychosocial needs, aging issues, and family involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services is required.
• Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by state of employment to practice in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the Social Services Department per NASW Code of Ethics while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Foster a climate and routines that maximize patients' individuality, independence, and dignity; promote physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• May directly supervise two or more Social Services staff and manage departmental productivity.
• Educate staff regarding the role of Social Services and the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

Job description

Overview

Hours will be 8:00 to 5:00 and there will be MOD responsibilities on the weekends on a rotation with other department managers.

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Social Services Director oversees the operation of the nursing center Social Services Department according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, and standards of care for specialty practice. This position is responsible for fostering a climate, policies, and routines that enable patients/residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. This climate shall provide patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

• May directly supervise two or more Social Services staff.


• Accountable for Social Services practice, measuring outcomes to interventions, and departmental productivity.


• Assures that a psychosocial assessment is completed for each patient/resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths.


• Ensures that patient/resident discharge goals are identified at admission and documented accordingly. Assesses each patient/resident for discharge.


• Educate staff regarding the role of Social Services and the psychosocial needs of patients/residents and their families/significant others including the problems of aging and disability.

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.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans


• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts


• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health


• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships


• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off


• Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically-enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members


• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned


• We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:


• Pet Insurance


• Term and Whole Life Insurance


• Short-term Disability


• Hospital Indemnity


• Personal Accident


• Critical Illness


• Cancer Coverage


• Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $60,000.00 - USD $65,000.00 /Yr.