Director of Social Services

Aperion Care; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Meaningful difference

Collaborative work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

AdviniaCare Orchard View in East Providence, RI, seeks a compassionate Director of Social Services to lead all social services for residents in a post-acute and long-term care setting. As a member of the leadership team, you will plan, organize, and direct services to meet resident needs and ensure high-quality care.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work and at least one year of related experience, with strong communication, interpersonal, and emotional intelligence skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work from an approved school of social work.
• Minimum of one year social work experience in a hospital, skilled facility, or health-related field.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and emotional intelligence skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences to ensure comprehensive care planning.
• Create, maintain, edit, and audit resident care plans to optimize resident outcomes.
• Meet with ancillary/contract services to ensure seamless integration of services.
• Complete initial assessments and interviews to understand resident needs and goals.
• Work with residents, responsible parties, and families to adjust to placement and navigate crisis situations.
• Comply with privacy practices to protect resident health information.
• Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner to maintain records.
• Coordinate personal needs and advocate on behalf of residents.
• Utilize community resources to support resident well-being.
• Support staff in resolving resident-related issues and provide guidance and training.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Facility reopening Mid-May 2026

Director of Social Services

Job Summary

AdviniaCare Orchard View, a leading provider of post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Director of Social Services to join our team in East Providence, RI. As a member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in planning, organizing, and directing all social services to meet the needs of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences to ensure comprehensive care planning
• Create, maintain, edit, and audit resident care plans to optimize resident outcomes
• Meet with ancillary/contract services, such as Psychology, to ensure seamless integration of services
• Complete initial assessments and interviews to understand resident needs and goals
• Work with individual residents, responsible parties, and families to adjust to placement and navigate crisis situations
• Comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures to protect resident health information
• Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner to maintain accurate records
• Coordinate personal needs and advocate on behalf of residents
• Utilize community resources effectively to support resident well-being
• Support staff in resolving resident-related issues and provide guidance and training as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor to ensure the success of our social services department

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year social work experience in a hospital, skilled facility, or other health-related field
• Bachelor's degree in social work from an approved school of social work
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and emotional intelligence skills
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisionsPatience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm in working with residents, families, and staff
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles to incorporate into existing social services practices
• Ability to relate information concerning a resident's condition/incident to the Interdisciplinary Team as appropriate

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (to be discussed during interview process)
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities