Social Services Director at Genesis HealthCare
Ridgewood, NJ 07423
About the Job
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
*$65,000 - $75,000 per year
*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
*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 Tuition Assistance Program
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.
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.
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.
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: $65,000 - $75,000 per year
- Job City: Ridgewood
- Requisition Number: 514733
