Social Services Director
Company: Orono Commons
Location: Orono
Posted on: July 19, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: Orono Commons seeks full time, licensed social worker
to join our team. At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to
improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality
care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the
long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative,
inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member
is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an
experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer
opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range
of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our
patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the
communities we serve. Responsibilities: Join our team as Director
of Social Services and foster an environment within the nursing
center that enables our patients/residents to maximize their
well-being and overall quality of life by creating a climate,
policies, and routines that enable patients/residents to maximize
their individuality, independence, and dignity. 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.
*Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team,
and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity,
independence, and psychological well-being. *Maintain good working
relationships with center employees, meeting with administration
and nursing staff to collaborate and plan. *Assure 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 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. Benefits: *Variable compensation plans
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts *Employee
Assistance Program to support mental health *Employee Foundation to
financially assist through unforeseen hardships *Health, Dental,
Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off We also
offer several voluntary insurances such as: *Pet Insurance *Term
and Whole Life Insurance *Short-term Disability *Hospital Indemnity
*Personal Accident *Critical 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. Posted Salary Range: USD $24.00 - USD $28.00
/Hr.
Keywords: Orono Commons, New England , Social Services Director, Healthcare , Orono, Northeast
