Social Services Specialist — Elevate Lives in Long-Term Care

Genesis; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid 1

401K

Paid Time Off

Free 24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

Term and Whole Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

Genesis in Westbrook, ME is seeking a Social Services Specialist to collaborate with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team to address social, emotional, and mental health needs, and to connect them with appropriate services. The role aims to enhance quality of life and ensure ethical, compliant care in line with NASW guidelines.

The position focuses on discharge planning, care coordination, and building relationships with community agencies to support residents across the care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services field required.
• Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by State of employment to practice in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patient/resident rights and well-being.
• Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient/resident to address social service needs.
• Hold meetings with patients/residents, families, and significant others as requested and to provide support and information to improve quality of life.
• Perform patient/resident discharge planning activities such as family/patient education, nursing center documentation and make referrals to appropriate agencies and suppliers.
• Establish relationships and maintain contact and referral flow with community-based agencies/services that benefit our patient/resident population.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services field

Job description

Genesis in Westbrook, ME is seeking a Social Services Specialist to collaborate with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team to address social, emotional, and mental health needs, and to connect them with appropriate services. The role aims to enhance quality of life and ensure ethical, compliant care in line with NASW guidelines.

The position focuses on discharge planning, care coordination, and building relationships with community agencies to support residents across the care