Head of Public Services - Baltimore, MD, United States - Genesis Health

Description

Social Services Director Position Open at Franklin Woods Center

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.

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
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.

Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to assist financially with unforeseen hardships
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
*Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance

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

*Bachelor's degree in social work or human services required.

*Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled