Social Worker

Genesis; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid

Free 24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay Program

Pet Insurance

Term and Whole Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

Genesis Healthcare in Scarborough, Maine seeks a Social Services Specialist to enrich residents' lives by assessing social, emotional, and mental health needs and coordinating services through a multidisciplinary team.

You will help develop an interdisciplinary care plan, conduct meetings with residents and families, arrange discharge planning, and connect with community agencies to enhance quality of life while adhering to NASW ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services required.
• State-specific certifications/licensure required to practice in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to promote patient rights and well-being.
• Assist in development of interdisciplinary care plan addressing social service needs.
• Hold meetings with patients, families, and significant others to provide support and information.
• Perform discharge planning activities and make referrals to appropriate agencies and suppliers.
• Establish relationships with community-based agencies/services to benefit residents.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Discharge planning

Family engagement

NASW ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

Job description

Overview

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Enrich lives as a nursing center Social Services Specialist where you will work with patients/residents and their family members/significant others to identify strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs and then obtain services to meet those needs. The goal is to provide patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Services are provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and standards of care.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patient/resident rights and well-being. This includes educating staff on the role of social services.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you've already earned

We Also Offer Several Voluntary Insurances Such As

• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range USD $24.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.