Social Services Director: Transform Care & Dignity in LTC

Genesis HealthCare; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable pay

Tuition discounts

Travel discounts

Wireless service discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Genesiscareers is seeking a Social Services Director to lead the Social Services Department at a nursing center in Albuquerque, NM. You will ensure compliance with NASW Code of Ethics and uphold federal, state, and local guidelines while promoting residents’ independence, dignity and quality of life.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, measuring outcomes, conducting psychosocial assessments, planning discharge goals and educating teams on aging and psychosocial needs.

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise two or more Social Services staff.
• Accountable for Social Services practice and departmental productivity.
• Ensure psychosocial assessments identify social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths.
• Identify and document discharge goals at admission and assess discharge needs.
• Educate staff on the role of Social Services and psychosocial needs of patients and families.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services

Job description

Genesiscareers is seeking a Social Services Director to lead the Social Services Department at a nursing center in Albuquerque, NM. You will ensure compliance with NASW Code of Ethics and uphold federal, state, and local guidelines while promoting residents’ independence, dignity and quality of life.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, measuring outcomes, conducting psychosocial assessments, planning discharge goals and educating teams on aging and psychosocial needs.