Director of Social Services

Aperion Care; Provincetown (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Competitive Salary

Opportunities for Growth

Job summary

AdviniaCare Seashore Pointe, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Provincetown, MA, is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead our social services department. In this role, you’ll advocate for residents and their families, support their emotional and psychosocial well-being and help guide them through admissions, care planning and discharge.

You’ll supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, oversee MDS processes, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW).
• Active Massachusetts social work license (LSW, LCSW or LICSW) in good standing.
• 2+ years of social work experience in long-term care, skilled nursing or healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of MDS, care planning and federal/state long-term care regulations.
• Familiarity with MassHealth and community resources on Cape Cod is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, resident-focused and able to work well with families and the care team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the social services department, including supervision of any social services staff.
• Complete psychosocial assessments, MDS Section sections and care plans in a timely manner.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and serve as the resident’s advocate.
• Coordinate safe and effective discharge plans, including referrals to community services, home care and other providers.
• Support residents and families with adjustment to placement, grief, behavioral concerns and end-of-life planning.
• Assist with advance directives, health care proxies, guardianship and MassHealth applications.
• Investigate and respond to resident and family grievances.
• Help protect residents’ rights and assist with abuse and neglect prevention and reporting.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with federal and Massachusetts regulations.
• Support survey readiness and QAPI initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work

Massachusetts social work license (LSW/LCSW/LICSW)

MDS knowledge and care planning

MassHealth familiarity

Strong communication and problem-solving

Resident-focused and compassionate mindset

Job description

Director of Social Services – [Full-Time]

AdviniaCare Seashore Pointe | Provincetown, MA

Benefits include:

• 401(k) match


• Competitive Salary


• Opprotunities for Growth

AdviniaCare Seashore Pointe, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Provincetown, MA, is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead our social services department. In this role, you’ll advocate for residents and their families, support their emotional and psychosocial well-being and help guide them through admissions, care planning and discharge.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage the social services department, including supervision of any social services staff


• Complete psychosocial assessments, MDS Section sections and care plans in a timely manner


• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and serve as the resident’s advocate


• Coordinate safe and effective discharge plans, including referrals to community services, home care and other providers


• Support residents and families with adjustment to placement, grief, behavioral concerns and end-of-life planning


• Assist with advance directives, health care proxies, guardianship and MassHealth applications


• Investigate and respond to resident and family grievances


• Help protect residents’ rights and assist with abuse and neglect prevention and reporting


• Maintain accurate documentation in line with federal and Massachusetts regulations


• Support survey readiness and QAPI initiatives

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW)


• Active Massachusetts social work license (LSW, LCSW or LICSW) in good standing


• 2+ years of social work experience in long-term care, skilled nursing or healthcare preferred


• Knowledge of MDS, care planning and federal and state long-term care regulations


• Familiarity with MassHealth and community resources on Cape Cod is a plus


• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills


• Compassionate, resident-focused and able to work well with families and the care team

AdviniaCare Seashore Pointe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.