Social Services Manager (FT)

Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,986 - 86,761; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement program

Group life insurance

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab is looking for a skilled Social Worker Manager to supervise and support social work staff in Allentown, PA. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining the quality of social services.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in health care settings. Cedarbrook offers a robust benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in health care or long-term care setting.
• Supervisory experience or lead experience in social services required.
• Standard business hours with on-call duties for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate social work staff.
• Oversee delivery of social services and ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain quality and effectiveness of social services.

Skills

Knowledge of PA and federal nursing home regulations

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Pennsylvania licensure (LSW/LCSW) or MSW

Tools

PointClickCare Experience

Job description

Join Our Team at Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab!

At Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab, our mission, proudly embraced by our team since 2006, is to provide compassionate and individualized care to our residents and their families. We are dedicated to being 'A Community with Heart,' offering exceptional service and support to those who entrust us with their senior care needs. When Lehigh County families choose Cedarbrook, they choose a commitment to excellence and personalized attention.

We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Social Worker Manager to join our team. This role is essential in supervising, guiding, and supporting social work staff, overseeing the delivery of social services, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The Social Worker Manager is responsible for maintaining the quality, reliability, and effectiveness of social services, and supporting the smooth operation of our facility.

Starting Rate: $78,874; higher compensation possibly available based on experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing home medical social workers and assistants at the Cedarbrook Allentown Facility and Brookview Apartments.
• Clinical & Administrative Oversight over social services related assessment and care planning processes for long‑term care and short‑term rehabilitation, including participation in related meetings.
• Compliance with all regulatory standards and employment of QAPI related processes to ensure quality care.
• Interdisciplinary and collaborative approach with other departments and other government agencies to ensure residents receive appropriate services and supports.
• Maintain consistent, professional, and expedient communication with Cedarbrook residents and their families and act as an advocate for residents to receive needed care, services, supports, and other benefits.
• Ensure appropriate documentation processes occur for admissions, discharge/transfers, and other supportive services.
• Other duties as assigned. Full job description available at interview.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required; Pennsylvania licensure (LSW/LCSW) or MSW highly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a health care or long‑term care setting, with supervisory experience or lead experience in social services.
• Standard business hours with on‑call duties for emergencies and ability to adjust schedule for emergencies and other important events. Ability to drive to Cedarbrook Fountain Hill and other locations for external events on an as‑needed basis with valid PA Driver's License.
• Strong knowledge of PA and federal nursing home regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and electronic medical records and documentation systems. PointClickCare Experience is highly preferred.
• Or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above as determined by Cedarbrook.

Comprehensive Benefits for FT & RPT Employees

• Plan for a Secure Future: At Cedarbrook, your retirement is in good hands. As part of the Lehigh County Pension Plan, you can look forward to enjoying your retirement with a stable and reliable income, giving you peace of mind for the years ahead.
• Low‑cost health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Medical flexible spending account.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and sick time.
• Additional Reward Days for excellent attendance.
• Paid holidays: 12 for full‑time, 6 for regular part‑time.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Group life insurance.