Enrich lives as a nursing center Social Services Specialist where you will work with patients/residents and their family members/significant others to identify strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs and then obtain services to meet those needs. The goal is to provide patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Services are provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and standards of care. Position HighlightsCollaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patient/resident rights and well-being. This includes educating staff on the role of social services.Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient/resident to address social service needs.Hold meetings with patients/residents, families, and significant others as requested and to provide support and information to improve quality of life.Perform patient/resident discharge planning activities such as family/patient education, nursing center documentation and make referrals to appropriate agencies and suppliers.Establish relationships and maintain contact and referral flow with community-based agencies/services that benefit our patient/resident population. BenefitsTuition, 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 OffNursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition AssistanceWe also offer several voluntary insurances such as:Pet InsuranceTerm and Whole Life InsuranceShort-term DisabilityHospital IndemnityPersonal AccidentCritical 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 field 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: $30 - $37 / hour

Job City: Danvers

Requisition Number: 500103

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