Social Services Director

Genesis Administrative Services LLC; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition discounts

Travel discounts

Wireless service discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

On-Demand Pay

24/7 virtual healthcare

Job summary

Genesis Administrative Services LLC seeks a Social Services Director for a nursing center in the United States. The role leads the Social Services Department, ensuring NASW ethics and federal/state guidelines are followed while promoting residents' independence and dignity.

The position may supervise two or more Social Services staff, with a focus on outcomes, psychosocial assessments, and discharge planning for each patient/resident. Comprehensive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work is required.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in a human-services related major with at least one year in a healthcare setting as a supervised social worker.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the Social Services Department in the nursing center according to NASW Code of Ethics.
• Foster a climate and policies that maximize patients' independence, dignity, and well-being.
• May supervise two or more Social Services staff.
• Ensure psychosocial assessments are completed and discharge goals are identified and documented.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in a human-services related major (sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or special education) plus one year healthcare experience

Job description

Overview

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

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work;

-OR-

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a human-services related major, including: sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or special education; AND one year in a healthcare setting where the individual is working as a supervised social worker who works directly with individuals

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 $70,700.00 - USD $70,700.00 /Yr.