Director of Social Services

Advinia Care; Provincetown (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Competitive Salary

Opprotunities for Growth

Job summary

AdviniaCare Seashore Pointe in Provincetown, MA is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead the social services department, advocate for residents and families, and guide admissions, care planning and discharge.

You will oversee staff, complete psychosocial assessments and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Equal opportunity employer.

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 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.

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

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Compassionate care

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Social Work

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.