Social Services Director

Social Services Director

St. Anthony's seeks an experienced Social Services Director! Minimum of Bachelor's in Social Work required. 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: Join our team as Director of Social Services and foster an environment within the nursing center that enables our patients/residents to maximize their well-being and overall quality of life by creating a climate, policies, and routines that enable patients/residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. Plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and federal, state, and local guidelines. You may supervise a staff of up to 2 employees. Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence, and psychological well-being. Maintain good working relationships with center employees, meeting with administration and nursing staff to collaborate and plan. Assure a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment is completed for each patient that identifies social, emotional, psychological needs and strengths. Educate patients and families regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving, and available community resources. Provide therapeutic interventions to assist patients to cope with their transition and adjustment to a nursing center and to address behavior or mood problems.

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.

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, and 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 $20.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr. 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.