Director of Social Services

Advanced Hiring; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a compassionate Director of Social Services for our skilled nursing facility in New York. You will lead the social services department, advocate for residents, and coordinate with families and clinical staff.

The role emphasizes discharge planning, regulatory compliance, and team collaboration to enhance quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program.
• Experience in long-term care or healthcare leadership.
• Strong knowledge of discharge planning and LTC regulations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the social services dept and meet residents' psychosocial, discharge-planning needs.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and support MDS and care planning.
• Coordinate discharge planning, referrals, and transitions with families and partners.
• Advocate for resident rights and assist families through placements and decisions.
• Ensure documentation and practices comply with federal, state, and facility rules.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Advocacy

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

A well-established skilled nursing facility is seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Social Services to lead our social services department. In this role, you’ll be the advocate ensuring every resident’s psychosocial needs are met — from admission through discharge — while guiding your team and partnering with families, clinical staff, and community resources.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee the social services department and ensure residents’ psychosocial, emotional, and discharge-planning needs are met

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and contribute to MDS and comprehensive care planning

• Coordinate discharge planning, referrals, and transitions of care with residents, families, and community agencies

• Advocate for resident rights and support families through placement, care decisions, and difficult transitions

• Ensure documentation and department practices comply with federal, state, and facility regulations

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support quality care and positive outcomes, working as a team player

What we’re looking for:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program

• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or a healthcare setting, ideally in a leadership strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of discharge planning, care plans, and LTC regulatory requirements strongly preferred

• Excellent communication, organization, and advocacy skills

A supportive, team-oriented environment where your leadership directly shapes residents’ quality of life.

Highest Level of Education:

Master’s Degree

Salary Type

$75,000-$85,000 Annually