Social Services Specialist
Company: Pennsburg Manor
Location: Pennsburg
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: 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: 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. *Collaborate 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. 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. 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 $26.00 - USD $28.00
/Hr.
Keywords: Pennsburg Manor, Harrisburg , Social Services Specialist, Healthcare , Pennsburg, Pennsylvania
