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Ridgewood Center

Social Services Director

Ridgewood Center, Ridgewood, New Jersey, us, 07450


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.

Benefits:$65,000 - $75,000 per yearTuition, 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 Tuition Assistance ProgramPosition Highlights: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 accordingly. 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.We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:Pet InsuranceTerm and Whole Life InsuranceShort-term DisabilityHospital IndemnityPersonal AccidentCritical IllnessCancer CoverageRestrictions 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 required.Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by state of employment to practice in long-term care.Position Type:

Full TimePay Target:

$65,000 - $75,000 per yearJob City:

RidgewoodRequisition Number:

514733

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