Director of Social Services

Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Ridgefield (CT); In loco; USD 75.000 - 82.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

10% defined contribution retirement

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work環境

Meaningful difference in residents' L8

Descrizione del lavoro

Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Ridgefield, CT is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead the Social Services Department and coordinate programs that support residents’ emotional, social, and psychological well-being.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work (LSW/LCSW preferred), at least four years in social services with leadership, and a passion for advocacy, discharge planning, and family collaboration. We offer competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years in social services with at least 2 years in a leadership role in a long-term care setting.
• Strong understanding of aging, psychosocial needs, and chronic illness impact.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team and families.

Mansioni

• Develop and lead comprehensive social services programs for residents.
• Provide leadership to the Social Services team to deliver high-quality, person-centered care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans.
• Serve as liaison between residents, families and community resources; assist discharge planning.
• Advocate for residents' rights and maintain dignity and independence.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Collaboration

Discharge planning

Advocacy

Program development

Formazione

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

A Great Place to Work

Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 642 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 06877

What You’ll Do:

As a Director of Social Services, you will lead our Social Services Department and the programs within it. Your work will play a crucial role in ensuring the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of our residents.

Key Responsibilities of a Director of Social Services:

• Develop and implement comprehensive social services programs that address the diverse needs of our residents
• Provide leadership to the Social Services team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans that enhance the overall well-being of residents
• Act as a liaison between residents, families, and community resources to support a seamless transition into our facility and assist with discharge planning
• Advocate for residents' rights, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care and maintaining their dignity and independence

If you are passionate about playing a crucial role in ensuring the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of our residents, in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Director of Social Services.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Laurel Ridge family will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

USD $75,000.00 - USD $82,000.00 /Hr.

What You’ll Bring:

Qualifications of a Director of Social Services:

• Master’s degree in social work or related field
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred
• Minimum of 4 years in social services, with at least 2 of those years in a leadership role in a long-term care setting
• Strong understanding of the aging process, psychosocial needs of the elderly, and the impact of chronic illness
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team and build positive relationships with residents and their families

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.