Social Services Director

Genesis HealthCare; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Healthcare is seeking a Social Services Specialist to enhance the well-being of nursing center patients. The role focuses on assessing social and emotional needs, planning comprehensive services, and ensuring quality of life while complying with the National Association of Social Workers guidelines. Candidates must have a master's degree in social work or a related field, along with necessary certifications.

Benefits

Variable compensation plans

Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts

Employee Assistance Program to support mental health

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401K and Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Short-term Disability Coverage

Critical Illness and Cancer Coverage

Qualifications

• Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by State of employment.
• Experience in providing psychosocial support in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with nursing center patients to assess their social and emotional needs.
• Plan and implement Social Services programs according to ethical guidelines.
• Educate interdisciplinary staff about psychosocial needs of patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Assessment skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master's degree in social work or human services

Job description

Overview

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 Specialist works with nursing center patients/residents and their family members/significant others to identify patients/residents' strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs and then procures the services to meet those needs. This position provides patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Services are provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, and standards of care. *Assists with planning and implementing a comprehensive Social Services program.
*Works with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patients/residents' rights and the
psychosocial well-being of all patients/residents.
*Complete a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each patient/resident that identifies
social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths. Assesses each patient/resident for
discharge.
*Identifies patient/resident discharge goals at admission and documents initial discharge plan and
involves the patient/resident and family throughout the process.
*Educates staff regarding the role of the Social Services in the facility and the psychosocial needs
of the patients/residents and their families/significant others including the problems of aging and
disability as requested by the Social Services Director.
Qualifications

*Master'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 $65,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr. *Master'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. The Social Services Specialist works with nursing center patients/residents and their family members/significant others to identify patients/residents' strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs and then procures the services to meet those needs. This position provides patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Services are provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, and standards of care. *Assists with planning and implementing a comprehensive Social Services program.
*Works with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patients/residents' rights and the
psychosocial well-being of all patients/residents.
*Complete a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each patient/resident that identifies
social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths. Assesses each patient/resident for
discharge.
*Identifies patient/resident discharge goals at admission and documents initial discharge plan and
involves the patient/resident and family throughout the process.
*Educates staff regarding the role of the Social Services in the facility and the psychosocial needs
of the patients/residents and their families/significant others including the problems of aging and
disability as requested by the Social Services Director.