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 discounts

Travel discounts

Wireless service discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay Program

Pet Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. seeks a Social Services Director to oversee the nursing center Social Services Department, aligning practice with NASW Code of Ethics, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines while promoting patient dignity and independence.

You will supervise social services staff, measure outcomes, conduct psychosocial assessments, set discharge goals at admission, and educate the team and families about aging and disability needs.

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

• Oversee the operation of the nursing center Social Services Department according to NASW Code of Ethics.
• Foster a climate and policies that maximize patients' independence, dignity, and well-being.
• May directly supervise two or more Social Services staff.
• Accountable for social services practice and departmental productivity.
• Ensure psychosocial assessments identify social, emotional, and psychological needs.

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.

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
• 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.