Social Services Specialist - Long-Term Care Impact

Genesis HealthCare; Gardendale (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare is seeking a Social Services Specialist at a nursing center to work with patients and families to assess social, emotional, and mental health needs and coordinate services to enhance well-being and quality of life. The role emphasizes NASW-aligned ethics and compliance with regulations, providing discharge planning and referrals.

The position involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to address social service needs, development of care plans, and ongoing

Qualifications

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

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services field

Job description

Genesis HealthCare is seeking a Social Services Specialist at a nursing center to work with patients and families to assess social, emotional, and mental health needs and coordinate services to enhance well-being and quality of life. The role emphasizes NASW-aligned ethics and compliance with regulations, providing discharge planning and referrals.

The position involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to address social service needs, development of care plans, and ongoing