Director of Social Services

Come and join us at Forest Center for Rehabilitation and Healing!

Forest Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is prioritizing employee happiness and experience with higher wages, sign-on bonuses, and a friendly workplace culture. Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of the residents? Apply today, we'd love to meet you!

We are located at 497 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark NJ, 07401.

WHY WORK FOR US? WE OFFER:

• Pay Rate: $80,000-$90,000 (based on experience)
• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package
• Paid holidays
• Full-time, part-time, and per diem shifts available
• Day shift, evening shift, night shift, and weekend shifts available
• Flexible scheduling for a work-life balance
• Weekly employee appreciation events: we love to celebrate our team!
• FUN and friendly work atmosphere - GREAT leadership team!
  
  
  

Director of Social Services:

• Plan, develop, and oversee the Social Services Department to ensure residents’ psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs are met
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments upon admission and at regular intervals to identify individual needs, preferences, and goals
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Lead and coordinate discharge planning, ensuring safe and appropriate transitions to home, hospitals, assisted living, or other care settings
• Advocate for residents’ rights, dignity, and independence, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., CMS guidelines)
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support to residents and their families related to illness, adjustment, and long-term care placement
• Serve as a liaison between residents, families, staff, and external agencies to promote clear communication and continuity of care
• Facilitate and participate in care plan meetings, family conferences, and resident council meetings
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with regulatory standards and facility policies
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate social services staff, including hiring and ongoing training as needed
• Address concerns related to abuse, neglect, or grievances, ensuring proper reporting and resolution in line with regulations
• Connect residents and families with community resources, financial assistance programs, and support services
• Support quality improvement initiatives and surveys by ensuring the department meets all compliance and performance standards
• Bilingual preferred