Social Services Manager (FT)

COUNTY OF LEHIGH; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Group life insurance

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab in Allentown, PA seeks a Social Worker Manager to supervise social work staff, oversee social services, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes advocacy, coordination, and documentation to support residents and families.

Starting rate listed at $78,874 with potential for higher compensation based on experience. Regular hours with on-call duties as needed. Strong knowledge of PA/federal nursing home regulations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required.
• Pennsylvania licensure (LSW/LCSW) or MSW highly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in health care or long-term care with supervisory/lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate social workers and assistants at the Cedarbrook Allentown Facility and Brookview Apartments.
• Provide clinical and administrative oversight of social services, including care planning and meetings.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and implement QAPI processes to ensure quality care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate resident services.
• Maintain professional communications with residents and families and advocate for needed care and services.
• Oversee admissions, discharge, transfers, and related documentation.

Skills

Supervision

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Microsoft Office

EMR / electronic records

PointClickCare

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Pennsylvania LSW/LCSW or MSW preferred

Tools

PointClickCare

EMR systems

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. Does your current job do that for you?
• Low-cost health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Learn more here and scroll to the bottom to check out Pension examples - https://www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits
• Medical flexible spending account.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation,and sick time.
• Paid holidays: 12 for full-time, 6 for regular part-time.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Group life insurance.

Interested?

To learn more about, text "Social Services Manager" to 484-484-3230. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our residents!

Salary: $78874 - $78874 per year