Social Services Director

Company: Genesis Healthcare
Location: Halethorpe
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

Social Services Director at Franklin Woods Center!

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*Must have social work license*



The Social Services Director oversees the operation of the nursing center Social Services Department according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, and standards of care for specialty practice. This position is responsible for fostering a climate, policies, and routines that enable patients/residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. This climate shall provide patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

Position Highlights
*May directly supervise two or more Social Services staff.

*Accountable for Social Services practice, measuring outcomes to interventions, and departmental productivity.

*Assures that a psychosocial assessment is completed for each patient/resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths.

*Ensures that patient/resident discharge goals are identified at admission and documented
accordingly. Assesses each patient/resident for discharge.

*Educate staff regarding the role of Social Services and the psychosocial needs of patients/residents and their families/significant others including the problems of aging and disability.



Benefits

*$30-35/hour

*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to assist financially with unforeseen hardships
*Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company's DNA.
*Variable compensation plans
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
*Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance


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.



*Bachelor's degree in social work or human services required.

*Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by state of employment to practice in long-term care.

*Social work license required

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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