Social Services Director

PowerBack Rehabilitation; Shepherdstown (WV); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Discounts: Tuition Travel Wireless

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Free 24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

PowerBack Rehabilitation in Shepherdstown, WV, is hiring a Director of Social Services to lead the department within a nursing center and elevate residents' well-being and dignity. You will set policies and routines that promote independence and rights, while guiding staff and coordinating with administration to safeguard psychosocial needs.

You will supervise a small team, ensure comprehensive psychosocial assessments, educate families, and provide interventions to support adjustment to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services is required.
• Certifications/licensure as required by the state of employment to practice in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with NASW Code of Ethics and applicable guidelines.
• Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote patient rights and well-being.
• Supervise a staff of up to 2 employees.
• Educate patients and families about rights, decision making, and community resources.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to assist patients with transition and adjustment to the nursing center.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

Certifications/licensure as required by state

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

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

• 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 $32.00 - USD $37.00 /Hr.