Social Services Specialist – Elevate Resident Well-Being

Genesis HealthCare; Westbrook (ME); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Tuition discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee foundation

Health insurance

On-Demand Pay

Virtual health care

Job summary

Genesiscareers in Westbrook, Maine is seeking a Social Services Specialist to work with patients and families to identify social, emotional, and mental health needs and connect services to improve quality of life.

The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, development of care plans, meetings with families, discharge planning, and community referrals. A Bachelor's in social work is required, with applicable state licensure and benefits including health coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services field is 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 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 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

Genesiscareers in Westbrook, Maine is seeking a Social Services Specialist to work with patients and families to identify social, emotional, and mental health needs and connect services to improve quality of life.

The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, development of care plans, meetings with families, discharge planning, and community referrals. A Bachelor's in social work is required, with applicable state licensure and benefits including health coverage.