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The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia, Arlington, and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Residential Counselor positions.

Are you compassionate and committed to helping others achieve their dreams? Do you enjoy advocating for those you support? Do you enjoy connecting people to their communities? Are you committed to meeting health and safety needs and helping those you support love where they live? Are you solution oriented and enjoy working independently and in a team? Do you have experience working with individuals diagnosed with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities? If so, join our team of Direct Support Professionals. It's our belief and mission that all our residents deserve and need to be treated with dignity and respect, to be self-directing, and to be recognized for their inherent value as a unique person.

As a member of the Residential Support Team, you will be responsible for supporting adults diagnosed with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities in a residential setting, completing assessments, writing daily progress notes, and completing incident reports. The Residential Counselor or Direct Support Professional (DSP) will supervise the daily living activities of individuals in a group home setting and guide the individual in developing and implementing their person-centered plans. The Residential Counselor will perform duties within the framework of Department Policy, City of Alexandria Administrative Regulations, State Regulations, Human Rights guidelines, and applicable State Policies/Guidelines and accepted best practices. Must be available to work varying shifts, including evenings, overnights, and weekends.

The Residential Counselor will have some knowledge of supporting adults with developmental disabilities that promote individual choice, community integration, and self-determination. Some knowledge of person-centered practices, universal language, and positive behavioral supports. Some knowledge of using strategies/techniques to facilitate the development of meaningful relationships, community connections, and recreational and social activities; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, their families, and co-workers; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Good knowledge of large household coordination and maintenance; Good understanding of the nature of mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or developmental delay and the role of residential support services; demonstrate empathy for the challenges of people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or developmental delay; Ability to identify behavior which indicates movement toward a crisis situation; Ability to provide instruction in basic living skills and to identify progress and learning requirements; Ability to obtain the cooperation of clients in difficult situations; Ability to use independent judgment within established policies, regulations, and guidelines.

The Opportunity

• Supports residents in developing and implementing an individualized service plan that reflects person-centered practices.
• Instructs and guides residents in the completion of tasks to assist with the development of skills in the completion of daily living skills and tasks, including personal hygiene; house cleaning, laundry, managing finances; planning social and leisure activities, grocery shopping, preparing meals, making healthy choices for health, nutrition, and safety; and accessing the community; transporting residents in a city vehicle.
• Monitors medication management of residents by observation and/or administration, as applicable, and reports concerns to support team and/or supervisor.
• Monitors, evaluates, and records resident progress through written progress notes.
• Completes all applicable assessment documents to develop person-centered service plans; writes progress notes and incident reports. Maintain clinical records following all applicable licensing and Medicaid regulations.
• Ensures interior and exterior routine cleaning and maintenance and reports repairs needed via the maintenance request system and follows up to ensure completion.
• Attends supervisory and staff meetings regularly.
• Performs related work as required.

About the Department

The Center for Adult Services (CAS) provides programs and services in Aging; Adult Protective Services; Clinical & Emergency Services; and Community & Residential Support Services for seniors and for persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. CAS provides compassionate and effective person-centered services based on best practices. Our teams support self-determination, safety, and recovery for Alexandria residents affected by abuse, neglect, mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse disorders.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

High School Diploma or GED plus completion of post-high-school training/education pertaining to behavioral health, medical health, substance use and/or mental health; at least one year of direct work experience with individuals served by the specific program where the position is located (Intellectual Disability, Mental Illness, and/or Substance Use/Dependence); or an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid driver's license issued in the state of their residence.

Preferred Qualifications

At least three (3) years of recent experience working in a residential setting with adults with developmental disabilities. Must possess basic computer skills.

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment checks to include: Federal Record Check; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry; Drug Testing; Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; Driver's License from state of residence and education/certifications. There are five (5) openings. The shifts available are below:

1. Shift #1: Friday through Monday, 11:00PM 7:00AM (32 Hours)
2. Shift #2: Monday, 3:00PM 11:00PM (Grayson), Friday, 3:00PM 9:00PM (Seminary), Saturday & Sunday, 7:00AM 3:00PM (30 Hours)
3. Shift #3: Tuesday through Thursday, 3:00PM 10:30PM & Sunday, 4:30PM 12:00AM (Linden)
4. Shift #4: Saturday & Sunday, 9:00AM 9:00PM (Grayson)
5. Shift #5: Saturday & Sunday, 8:00am 8:00pm (Linden)

As an Essential Employee, staff will be expected to be at work during weekends, nights, holidays, or inclement weather if they have been scheduled.

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.

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.

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.

*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.

*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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

*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.

*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.

Summary: Provides psychosocial support to residents and their families.

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
• Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually.
• Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes.
• Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
• Coordinates resident visits with outside services,dental, optical, etc.
• Attends and documents resident counsel meetings.
• Assists resident's families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process.
• Works with the patient, family and other team members to plan discharge.
• Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.
• Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• BSSW, MSSW preferred

Licenses/Certification:

• Licensing as required by the state of employment

Experience:

• One year of experience in a long term care environment.

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• Competitive Wages 
• Access to Earned Income Prior to Pay Day 

The Lodge Health and Rehabilitation Center  is looking to for a Full Time Social Services Director 

What we offer you:

Competitive Pay

Referral Bonuses 

PayActiv & Uber Rides

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical * Dental * Vision * Life * STD Insurances. 

401K retirement plan. 

ABOUT THE LODGE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER-  Located in Ocala, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect, dignity. It is also a great working environment  for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

Requirements of the Social Services Director:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or other allied field, preferred. 

SNF Experience a Plus!

• Resident Assessment: Evaluate residents' needs to identify services that can enhance their quality of life and promote independence.
• Service Coordination: Establish and maintain strong connections with local service providers, facilitating access to social, health, and wellness resources.
• Program Development: Create and sustain educational health and wellness programs tailored to the needs of the residents.
• Resource Management: Develop and maintain a comprehensive directory of community resources and services available to residents.
• Advocacy: Act as a resident advocate, empowering residents to advocate for themselves and liaising between residents and community services.
• Community Liaison: Build and maintain positive relationships with community agencies, networking with service providers, and identifying new services for residents.
• Communication: Foster effective communication between residents and service providers, ensuring an open and supportive environment.
• Collaboration: Serve as an advocate and liaison with management, other departments within the housing facility, and external agencies providing social services, health benefits, training, and more.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide information, referrals, and support for residents in need of crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Referral Monitoring: Track and monitor resident referrals to external agencies, ensuring follow-up and service delivery.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including daily and monthly reports, to document service coordination and resident interactions.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned to support the mission and goals of RHF.

• Supportive Services Expertise: Strong understanding of available supportive services and community resources for older adults.
• Advocacy & Problem-Solving: Proven ability to advocate for residents' needs and resolve issues.
• Ethical Standards: Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and client confidentiality.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with residents, staff, community partners, and service providers.
• Independent Work: Capable of working independently and with minimal supervision.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Time Management: Strong organizational and time management skills, ensuring timely completion of tasks and resident needs.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Gerontology, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Experience Considered: Candidates with relevant work experience will be considered.
• Preferred Experience: Experience working with diverse groups of seniors and disabled individuals.

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings plan
• Opportunities for professional development

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Social Service Assistant’s primary duty is to assists the Social Service Designee with all aspects of the Social Services program.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Assist residents with daily psychosocial needs as indicated by room visits and interviews.

2. Attend and assist with family counsel meetings.

3. Attend and assist with resident interviews and documentation of resident’s concerns using corporate concern forms.

4. Assist Social Service designee with implementation of communication boards, and other necessary quality of life issues.

5. Attend rehab meetings and assist with appropriate areas as assigned.

6. Keep accurate, updated, organized records after every client visit to ensure that there are no undocumented breaks between treatments or visits.

7. Answer questions about benefits that are available to individuals, or refer them to the correct organization to get help.

8. Discuss benefits like child care, food stamps, housekeeping, sanitation and money management to determine needs versus wants.

9. Review and submit reports regarding any problems with a customer or a supervisor.

10. Get together weekly with supervisor to brainstorm and come up with ways to improve programs for individual families within the community, and to determine better ways to serve citizens.

11. Interview family members or individuals to obtain a complete family history to more closely determine which services are appropriate and needed.

12. Oversee group activities on a daily basis and run meetings when a social worker can’t be present.

13. Performs other related duties as required.