Director of Social Services

The Pines Healthcare Center; Lakeview Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

LTD/STD

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Daily Pay

Job summary

The Pines Healthcare Center is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead social and psycho-social programs for residents in a full-time day shift. The role requires a 4-year degree in Social Work or related field and 3–5 years of healthcare experience; LSW is preferred but not required.

You will collaborate with direct caregivers to support residents’ psychosocial wellbeing, counsel families and residents, and advocate for residents’ needs while upholding the CommuniCare commitment to

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree in Social Work or related field.
• 3-5 years of prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• LSW preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the performance of all social and psycho-social functions.
• You will develop and maintain a good working rapport with other direct caregivers to assure their participation in and support of all programs/services to benefit the residents’ psychosocial wellbeing.
• You will counsel family members, residents, and/or staff members.
• You will serve as the resident’s advocate at all times, working in harmony with all direct care giving staff to assure that the resident’s needs are being met.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling skills

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Job Address:3015 17th Street NW Canton, OH 44708How good is your vision? How far can you see? Can you look beyond the body's limitations, beyond the constant medical needs, and see the soul inside?The Pines Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family, is seeking a Director of Social Services, LSW preferred, who shares our vision, who can see our residents for who they are and find ways to enrich their lives with dignity, joy, and meaning.This is a Full Time, Salaried Day Shift Position.Long term care Social Services experience is strongly preferred.WHAT WE OFFERBeyond our competitive wages, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefit options including:Life InsuranceLTD/STDMedical, Dental, and Vision401(k) Employer Match with Flexible Spending AccountsNOW OFFERING DAILY PAY! WORK TODAY, GET PAID TOMORROW.CATCH THE SPIRIT!When you join the CommuniCare family, you’ll quickly catch the team spirit. Coworkers and residents become family, the workplace becomes a home, and a touch of spontaneity and fun keeps everyone smiling. Our core values promote an environment of respect, courtesy, and professional excellence where you can dedicate yourself to a career you love.Do you have what it takes to be our next Director of Social Services?QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS4 year college degree in Social Work or related field.3-5 years of prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting.LSW preferred, but not requiredYOUR MISSIONAs Director of Social Services:You will be responsible for the performance of all social and psycho-social functions. You will develop and maintain a good working rapport with other direct caregivers to assure their participation in and support of all programs/services to benefit the residents’ psychosocial wellbeing.You will counsel family members, residents, and/or staff members.You will serve as the resident’s advocate at all times, working in harmony with all direct care giving staff to assure that the resident’s needs are being met.THE COMMUNICARE COMMITMENTA family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.