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.

Benefits

*$25 - $28 per hour

Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program to support mental healthEmployee Foundation to assist financially with unforeseen hardshipsDiverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company's DNA.Variable compensation plansHealth, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

*Nursing Tuition Assistance Program

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:Pet InsuranceTerm and Whole Life InsuranceShort-term DisabilityHospital IndemnityPersonal AccidentCritical Illness*Cancer Coverage

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 documentedaccordingly. 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.

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

Qualifications:

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.

Other Info

• Position Type: Full Time

• Pay Target: $25 - $28 per hour

• Job City: Marmet

• Requisition Number: 518686

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.