Social Services Director

Genesis; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis is seeking a full-time Social Services Director to improve patient care through quality services. This role involves managing the Social Services department, overseeing staff, and ensuring individual care for patients within the nursing center, while complying with ethical standards. Candidates must hold a relevant bachelor's degree and state licenses to practice.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Tuition Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Licensed social worker with required state certifications.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Social Services department's operations.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients.
• Educate patients and families about their rights.

Skills

Collaboration

Therapeutic Interventions

Assessment

Education

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

Job description

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Base pay range

$27.00/hr - $31.00/hr

Overview

Bel Aire seeks full time, licensed social worker to join our team.

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

Join our team as Director of Social Services and foster an environment within the nursing center that enables our patients/residents to maximize their well-being and overall quality of life by creating a climate, policies, and routines that enable patients/residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. Plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and federal, state, and local guidelines. You may supervise a staff of up to 2 employees.

• Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence, and psychological well-being.
• Maintain good working relationships with center employees, meeting with administration and nursing staff to collaborate and plan.
• Assure a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment is completed for each patient that identifies social, emotional, psychological needs and strengths.
• Educate patients and families regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving, and available community resources.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to assist patients to cope with their transition and adjustment to a nursing center and to address behavior or mood problems
  
  

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
  
  

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 $27.00 - USD $31.00 /Hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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