Director of Social Services

Guardian center; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Telemedicine access

Mayo Clinic Programs

Job summary

Guardian Center is seeking a dedicated Social Services Director to oversee resident and family social support within a long-term care setting.

Role includes conducting psychosocial assessments, coordinating with healthcare and community resources, and guiding staff in compassionate care. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential for improving resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• One year in healthcare as supervised social worker.
• Ability to work in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services to residents and families under direction of the social services director.
• Meet new residents on admission and complete initial psychosocial assessments.
• Visit residents to follow up on concerns and assist with obtaining support services (Medicaid, Medicare, SSI).
• Arrange to purchase needed items and ensure residents have clothing.
• Schedule visits to dental, eye, podiatrist and audiologist.
• Offer support during times of loss for residents and families.
• Assist with gathering documents for support services.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in human-services related major

Job description

LSW REQUIRED

We are seeking individuals with genuine empathy and patience to help care for our residents’ needs. Applicants must have a caring approach and be willing to care for the needs of patients and the team. Pillars for successful employment are work ethic, integrity, and competence.

We are currently searching for a Social Services Director

Job Summary:

• Responsible for the provision of Social Services to resident of the facility and their families under the direction of the social service director

• Must have working knowledge of interaction with residents of this facility. Job will include meeting new resident upon admission, completing an Initial Psychosocial Assessment, visiting residents to follow up on any concerns they may have. May complete some MDS assessments under the supervision of the social services professional.

• Arranging to purchase needed items for residents and ensuring that residents have adequate clothing items.

• Scheduling visits to the dental doctor, eye doctor, podiatrist and audiologist.

• Provide support in time of loss to residents and family

• Assist residents in gathering supporting documents needed for various support services as Medicaid, Medicare, SSI etc

• Any other duties that may be directed by the Social Services Director.

Must have the following:

• Basic Knowledge of the operation of Long-term Care facilities: the effects of disease, loss, loneliness, boredom, on residents, their families and friends.

• Knowledge of available community resources.

• Ability to work within a team and respond positively to directions from the head of the Social Services Department.

• Interest in a various age group who comprise the facility population. The ability to provide a positive influence on the lives of residents and their families.

• Ability to communicate effectively, utilizing good verbal and writing skills.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social work; OR

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a human-services related major, including sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or special education; AND

• One year in a healthcare setting where the individual is working as a supervised social worker who works directly with individuals

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k)

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

Additional Benefits:

• Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for telemedicine appointments, providing easy access to medical consultations from the comfort of your home.

• Unlimited Assistance: Receive unlimited support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and more—designed to support your personal and family well-being.

• Mayo Clinic Programs: Access exclusive programs from the Mayo Clinic, including resources for workouts, lifestyle, mental health, and diet to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

These additional benefits are available to you without reducing your take-home pay!