Social Services Director
Company: HuntingdonValley Nursing&Rehab
Location: Bryn Athyn
Posted on: July 16, 2025
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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: 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 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 $29.00 - USD $31.00
/Hr.
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