Director of Social Services

Focus Health Network, LLC; Milton (Northumberland County); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay on experience

Paid Orientation

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Time Off & Sick time

Résumé du poste

Focus Health Network, LLC is seeking a dedicated Director of Social Services to lead the social services team and improve the quality of life for residents. You will supervise the social services department, develop care plans, lead discharge planning, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, resident care planning, and effective family communication, with strong knowledge of CMS requirements and MDS coordination in a skilled nursing facility setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related human services field.
• State licensure/certification preferred (LSW, LCSW, or CSW).
• 1–3 years of leadership experience in social services within SNF/long-term care.
• Strong understanding of MDS, care planning, and discharge planning.

Responsabilités

• Lead and mentor social services staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning to community and post-acute settings.
• Communicate with families and interdisciplinary team on psychosocial needs and discharge goals.
• Maintain compliance with CMS and company policies; ensure survey readiness.
• Address and resolve resident and family grievances.

Connaissances

Leadership

Training & Education

Performance reviews

Family communication

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Outils

CMS knowledge

Description du poste

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Social Services to lead our team and improve the quality of life for those we serve.

Job Summary

The Director of Social Services is a leadership position responsible for managing the psychosocial, emotional, and social needs of our residents. You will supervise the social services department, develop care plans, lead discharge planning, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management: Mentor all staff on all aspects social services including providing training and education. Additionally, conducting performance reviews and training.

• Resident Care Planning: Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans.

• Discharge Planning: Coordinate discharge planning to community and post-acute settings.

• Family Liaison: Communicate with families, residents, and the interdisciplinary team regarding psychosocial needs, adjustment issues, and discharge goals.

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with state/federal regulations (CMS) and company policies, ensuring readiness for surveys.

• Grievances: Address and resolve resident/family complaints and grievances.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) or a human services field (sociology, psychology, gerontology) is required.

• Licensure: State licensure/certification preferred (LSW, LCSW, or CSW).

• Experience: Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a social services leadership role within a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care setting.

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of MDS, care planning, and discharge planning.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay on experience.

• Paid Orientation.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• 401K with company match.

• Paid Time Off & Sick time.