Director of Social Services

Aperion Care; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AdviniaCare Oakland Grove in Providence, RI seeks a Director of Social Services to lead all social services, plan and direct programs, and advocate for residents. The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and a focus on quality of life for residents.

You will oversee assessments, care planning, and integration of services with outside providers, ensuring compliance and timely documentation while mentoring staff and supporting families through placement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years social work experience in a long-term care facility.
• Bachelor's degree in social work from an approved school of social work.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm in working with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences to ensure comprehensive care planning.
• Create, maintain, edit, and audit resident care plans to optimize resident outcomes.
• Meet with ancillary/contract services to ensure seamless integration of services.
• Complete initial assessments and interviews to understand resident needs and goals.
• Work with residents, responsible parties, and families to adjust to placement and navigate crisis situations.
• Comply with privacy practices to protect resident health information.
• Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner to maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate personal needs and advocate on behalf of residents.
• Utilize community resources to support resident well-being.
• Support staff in resolving resident-related issues and provide guidance and training as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

AdviniaCare Oakland Grove

AdviniaCare Oakland Grove is seeking a compassionate and skilled Director of Social Services to join our team in Providence, RI. As a member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in planning, organizing, and directing all social services to meet the needs of our residents.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences to ensure comprehensive care planning
• Create, maintain, edit, and audit resident care plans to optimize resident outcomes
• Meet with ancillary/contract services, such as Psychology, to ensure seamless integration of services
• Complete initial assessments and interviews to understand resident needs and goals
• Work with individual residents, responsible parties, and families to adjust to placement and navigate crisis situations
• Comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures to protect resident health information
• Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner to maintain accurate records
• Coordinate personal needs and advocate on behalf of residents
• Utilize community resources effectively to support resident well-being
• Support staff in resolving resident-related issues and provide guidance and training as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor to ensure the success of our social services department

Requirements

• 3-5 years social work experience in a long-term care facility.
• Bachelor's degree in social work from an approved school of social work
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and emotional intelligence skills
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm in working with residents, families, and staff
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles to incorporate into existing social services practices
• Ability to relate information concerning a resident's condition/incident to the Interdisciplinary Team as appropriate