Director of Social Services – Skilled Nursing (On-Site)

SMJ Enterprises; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMJ Enterprises is seeking an on-site Director of Social Services for a Skilled Nursing/Long-Term Care facility. You will lead the Social Services Department, addressing residents’ psychosocial needs, and coordinating care planning with families and the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field and at least one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare, plus supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
• At least one year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• At least one year of supervisory experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an eligible Florida AHCA background screening status.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations and Medicare/Medicaid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily department operations, including staff supervision, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
• Assess residents’ psychosocial needs, develop individualized care plans, and document assessments, services, and progress in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate discharge plans with the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families; connect residents with community resources and assistance information.
• Serve as the facility’s Abuse Coordinator and Grievance Coordinator; report, investigate, and document follow-up of allegations.
• Review PASRR records, code status, audits, and coordinate Level II screenings and services when required.
• Participate in care plan and PPS meetings, quality assurance activities, and surveys; help develop and implement plans of correction.

Skills

Social work experience

Supervisory experience

LTC regulations knowledge

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

SMJ Enterprises is seeking an on-site Director of Social Services for a Skilled Nursing/Long-Term Care facility. You will lead the Social Services Department, addressing residents’ psychosocial needs, and coordinating care planning with families and the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field and at least one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare, plus supervisory experience.