Director of Social Services — Impactful, Collaborative Leadership

Advinia Care; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Meaningful work

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AdviniaCare Providence is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead and direct all social services for residents at our Providence, RI facility.

You will plan, organize, and supervise care planning, assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration while ensuring privacy, ethics, and quality standards are met. This leadership role emphasizes resident-centered support and staff development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years social work experience in a long-term care facility.
• Bachelor's degree in social work from an approved school.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and emotional intelligence skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• 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.

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 residents, responsible parties, and families to adjust to placement and navigate crises.
• Comply with privacy practices policies to protect resident health information.
• Document comprehensively 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

AdviniaCare Providence is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead and direct all social services for residents at our Providence, RI facility.

You will plan, organize, and supervise care planning, assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration while ensuring privacy, ethics, and quality standards are met. This leadership role emphasizes resident-centered support and staff development.