Licensed Social Services Director

🌟 The Good Stuff — At a Glance

1. Position: Social Services Director
2. Schedule: Full-Time
3. Pay Range: $58,000–$60,000 annually
4. Setting: Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing
5. Focus: Resident advocacy, psychosocial care, and regulatory compliance

🎁 Benefits Snapshot

1. Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
2. Dental Insurance
3. Vision Insurance
4. Life Insurance
5. 401(k) with company match
6. Paid Holidays
7. Paid Vacation

Social Services Director

Make a Meaningful Difference Beyond Medical Care

Working with us means being part of something special—a team that is deeply committed to supporting not only the medical needs of our residents, but their emotional, social, and psychosocial well-being as well.

As our Social Services Director, you will play a critical leadership role, advocating for residents, supporting families, and ensuring that every individual receives compassionate, person-centered care in accordance with federal and state regulations.

🧭 Position Overview

The Social Services Director serves as the facility’s primary liaison for residents’ social interests and needs. Under the direction of the Administrator, this role plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Social Services Department to ensure residents’ medically related emotional and social needs are identified, addressed, and maintained on an individualized basis.

✅ Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Leadership Functions

1. Plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct all social services programs and activities
2. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing social services in long-term care
3. Develop and implement quality assurance programs and corrective action plans as needed
4. Coordinate social services with administration, nursing, medical staff, consultants, and other departments
5. Ensure accurate completion of documentation, reports, progress notes, and assessments
6. Participate in resident assessments, care planning, discharge planning, and community coordination
7. Act as liaison between residents, families, staff, and community agencies
8. Provide residents and families with information on community resources, support agencies, and financial assistance
9. Assist residents in the absence of family or responsible parties (e.g., burial arrangements)
10. Maintain incident and accident reports related to behavior management and elopement
11. Foster open communication and strong relationships across all disciplines

🧠 Quality Assurance & Resident Advocacy

1. Assist in developing and maintaining preliminary and comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care plans
2. Arrange and participate in care plan meetings with residents and families
3. Encourage resident participation in care planning and decision-making
4. Assess resident behavior and psychosocial needs; identify risk factors and monitor response to interventions
5. Implement and support behavior management strategies while promoting resident dignity and rights
6. Ensure social services staff are aware of and following care plans
7. Review and revise care plans at least quarterly or as required
8. Meet regularly with social services staff and collaborate with department leaders
9. Maintain ongoing quality control and continuous improvement efforts

🎓 Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services field required
2. (e.g., Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling)
3. Must meet federal and state certification/licensure requirements for the facility
4. Previous experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting preferred
5. Strong interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills
6. Ability to interact tactfully and positively with residents, families, staff, visitors, and regulatory agencies
7. Patience, empathy, professionalism, and a positive attitude toward the elderly and disabled
8. Must be at least 18 years of age
9. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
10. Ability to perform essential job functions and meet physical and sensory requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the workplace. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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