Director of Resident Care & Social Services

Adviniacare Providence; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Meaningful difference in residents' LI

Collaborative work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Adviniacare Providence is seeking a dedicated social worker to coordinate care planning for residents in a long‑term care setting. You will lead resident care conferences, create and audit care plans, and collaborate with families, interdisciplinary teams, and external services to ensure coordinated, person‑centered support.

You will assess needs, navigate crisis situations, protect resident privacy, document promptly, and advocate for residents while promoting staff training and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work from an approved school of social work
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Patience, tact and enthusiasm when working with residents, families and staff
• Ability to relate information to the Interdisciplinary Team as appropriate

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences for comprehensive care planning
• Create, maintain, edit and audit resident care plans to optimize outcomes
• Meet with ancillary/contract services to ensure seamless integration of services
• Complete initial assessments and interviews to understand resident needs
• Support residents, families, and staff during placement transitions and crises
• Protect resident privacy per facility policies and procedures
• Document comprehensively and timely to maintain records
• Advocate for residents and coordinate community resources
• Provide guidance and training to staff as needed
• Perform other duties to support the social services department

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

English language proficiency

Independent decision making

Patience and empathy

Adaptability to new methods

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Adviniacare Providence is seeking a dedicated social worker to coordinate care planning for residents in a long‑term care setting. You will lead resident care conferences, create and audit care plans, and collaborate with families, interdisciplinary teams, and external services to ensure coordinated, person‑centered support.

You will assess needs, navigate crisis situations, protect resident privacy, document promptly, and advocate for residents while promoting staff training and community