Social Services Director

Genesis HealthCare, Inc.; Sistersville (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in long-term care seeks a Director of Social Services to enhance patient care at their facility. The role focuses on managing social services to support patient quality of life while ensuring compliance with local and national standards. Ideal candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in social work and hold the necessary license to practice in long-term care.

Benefits

Variable compensation plans

Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts

Employee Assistance Program to support mental health

Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance

401K and Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Term and Whole Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services required.
• WV Social Worker License is required!

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services department.
• Collaborate with staff to promote patient rights and well-being.
• Educate patients and families on rights, health care, and community resources.

Skills

Collaboration

Psychosocial Assessment

Therapeutic Interventions

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

Job description

Overview

WV Social Worker License is required!

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 $26.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr.