Director of Social Services

Apploi; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Complete Care is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead policy development for the Social Services Department and ensure compassionate support for residents. You will maintain precise documentation, participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings, and educate on Advanced Directives for residents and families.

The role emphasizes independent work within a team, with responsibilities including admissions/discharges and other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Qualifications

• Directs and plans overall policies/goals for the Social Services Dept.
• Maintains accurate, thorough, and timely documentation.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to address residents' social/emotional needs.
• Experience in managing staff is preferred.
• Ability to work independently or within a team; strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs, establishes & plans the Social Services Dept policies/goals.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to ensure holistic resident care.
• Provide education on Advanced Directives to residents and families.
• Assist with smooth admissions and discharges for residents and families.
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator.

Skills

Policy leadership

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Independent work

Team management

Computer literacy

Long-term care experience

Creativity

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Our residents hold a special place as cherished members of our extended family.

Choosing a dependable team of caregivers, committed to their promises, is a significant and difficult life decision for any family. As a collective, we take pride in being a sanctuary where individuals in our community can discover compassionate support along their health journey. As a Director of Social Services on our team, you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of our extended family. In turn, we are dedicated to ensuring our team of caregivers feel the same compassion provided to the residents.

Director of Social Services Qualifications & Responsibilities:

• Directs, establishes & plans the overall policies/goals for the Social Services Dept
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to ensure treatment of the social and emotional needs of the resident
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Review Advanced Directives and provide education to residents and family members as needed.
• Help provide a smooth admission and discharge process for residents and family members.
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator.
• Prior experience managing staff is preferred.
• Ability to work independently or part of an interprofessional team
• Computer knowledge.
• Previous long term care experience is preferred but not required

Director of Social Services Schedules & Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision and PTO for full-time employees
• Opportunities for advancement.

Complete Care is an equal opportunity employer.