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Social Services Director

Mt. Carmel, PA, Mount Carmel, PA, United States


Social Services Director Mount Carmel Nursing & Rehabilitation | Mount Carmel, PA Schedule:

Full-Time Mount Carmel Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated

Social Services Director

to lead the Social Services Department within our nursing home. This role serves as a liaison and advocate for residents’ social interests and is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operations of the Social Services Department. Position Overview

The Social Services Director ensures that residents’ medically related social and emotional needs are identified and addressed through comprehensive assessments, individualized care planning, and ongoing support. This position plays a vital role in resident adjustment, family communication, crisis intervention, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities

Develop

comprehensive social assessments and individualized care plans

that identify medically related social and emotional needs, establish realistic goals, and outline specific interventions

Actively participate in

pre-admission and admission processes

Serve as a

compassionate resource

to residents and family members during periods of adjustment, crisis, or special need

Document residents’

behavioral and psychosocial status

accurately and timely

Provide

individual and group support services

to residents and families

Establish, coordinate, and support a

volunteer program

designed to meet specific social service needs

Orient residents and families to the

nursing center

and assist with transition and adjustment to the new environment

Ensure compliance with

federal, state, and local regulations

governing social services in long-term care settings

Qualifications

Minimum requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree in

Social Work or a related field

Previous long-term care (LTC) experience desirable

Past supervisory experience preferred

Strong knowledge of

social service practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines

governing long-term care

Excellent

communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Ability to

work independently while managing multiple priorities effectively

Benefits

We offer a

comprehensive and affordable benefits package , including: Health & Wellness Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

Telemedicine Program

Financial Security Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Additional Support Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits

Planned Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick leave)

DailyPay

– View your earnings daily with the option to withdraw funds for a nominal fee

Education Assistance – New Benefit Up to

$5,250 per year toward tuition reimbursement *

Up to

$2,625 per year toward repayment of non-federal nursing student loans *

*Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans are based on applicable state laws and may vary depending on employment classification, job grade, location, and length of service. If you are passionate about

advocating for residents and supporting families through meaningful transitions , we encourage you to apply today. INDMTCARMSSD

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