Director of Social Services: Compassionate Care Leader

Westerly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Westerly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a full-time Director of Social Services. In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight of psychosocial services, ensuring residents receive compassionate support throughout their care journey.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teams for holistic care, maintaining regulatory standards, and providing advocacy for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Current LSW/CSW licensure required.
• Experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting is required.
• Strong knowledge of regulations governing nursing care facilities.
• Ability to balance advocacy with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of social services programs.
• Ensure services comply with all applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for resident-centered care.
• Provide compassionate support during care transitions and end-of-life planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Compassionate counseling

Advocacy

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Westerly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a full-time Director of Social Services. In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight of psychosocial services, ensuring residents receive compassionate support throughout their care journey.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teams for holistic care, maintaining regulatory standards, and providing advocacy for residents and families.