Director of Social Services

The Orchards at Big Rapids; Big Rapids Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Orchards Michigan in Harper Woods, MI is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead our social services program for residents in a long-term care setting. The role focuses on planning and coordinating services to meet residents' developmental and care needs.

Qualified candidates will have directorship experience in a large LTC environment, with a BSW/MSW or related bachelor’s degree and at least one year in social work. We offer comprehensive benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must possess a social work degree (BSW/MSW or related) and relevant licensure where applicable.
• Directorship experience in a large long-term care setting preferred.
• At least one year of professional social work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific developmental factors for adult and geriatric residents in planning social services programs.
• Plans social services programs for residents with needs such as therapeutic, neurological and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, and infectious diseases if applicable.
• Follows up on admission inquiries and assesses prospective residents for facility placement.

Education

BSW/MSW or related degree

Experience in large LTC setting

At least one year in social work

Job description

Director of Social Services

The Orchards Michigan, located in Harper Woods, MI is currently seeking a Director of Social Services to join our team.

Director of Social Services Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning social services programs
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to plan social services programs for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neurological and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, and infectious diseases if applicable
• Promptly follows-up on admission inquiries, evaluates and assesses the needs of prospective residents to determine appropriateness of facility placement

Director of Social Services Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience as a Director of Social Work in a large LTC setting preferred
• BSW or MSW preferred, or Bachelors degree in related field
• At least one year experience in Social Work field required

Director of Social Services Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement