Shenandoah Center is looking for a full time, day shift, Monday through Friday, Social Services Director to join our long term care / geriatric facility. This position will participate in manager on call duty rotation.

　　Benefits

　　$52,000 - $62,400 / yearHealth, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off Variable compensation plansTuition, Travel, and Wireless Service DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program to support mental healthEmployee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardshipsInclusive workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company's DNA.Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance

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

　　Join our team as Director of Social Services and foster an environment that enables our patients/residents to maximize their well-being and overall quality of life. You will 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.

　　Position HighlightsCollaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence and psychological well-beingMaintain good working relationships with center employees, meeting with administration and nursing staff to collaborate and planAssure 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

　　Genesis HealthCare is a leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you -- passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.

　　Our mission: We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion.

　　We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do.We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis.We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes.We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self.*We Protect YOU! We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards.

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Social Work *Must possess certifications/licensures as required by the state of employment to practice in long-term care.At least 1-3 years of supervised Social Services experience in a health care setting is required. Additional certification in Geriatric Case Management, Hospice & Palliative Care, Gerontology, Clinical Social Work, Health Care, Nephrology, Mental Health, and/or Substance Abuse preferred.Management/administrative/supervisory experience preferred.

　　Other Info

　　Position Type: Full Time

　　Pay Target: $52,000 - $62,400 / year

　　Job City: Charles Town

　　Requisition Number: 487165

　　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.