Executive Social Work Director - Resident Care Champion

Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Living Center; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Living Center in Washington, NC, is seeking a Director of Social Work to lead the Social Services Department and advocate for residents and families.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in social work and experience in skilled nursing or long-term care, with strong leadership, communication, and care-planning skills to coordinate admissions, discharges, and interdisciplinary care planning.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work required.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Leadership or Social Services Director experience preferred.
• Strong discharge planning, resident rights, and care planning knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to quality resident care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily operations of the Social Services Department.
• Assess residents' psychosocial, emotional, and social needs; develop individualized care plans.
• Assist residents and families with admissions, discharges, and transitions of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and resources.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals for safe transitions.
• Maintain accurate documentation per regulations.
• Advocate for residents' rights and quality of life.
• Collaborate with nursing and admin to promote satisfaction and quality care.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Resident rights

Care planning

Empathy

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Living Center in Washington, NC, is seeking a Director of Social Work to lead the Social Services Department and advocate for residents and families.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in social work and experience in skilled nursing or long-term care, with strong leadership, communication, and care-planning skills to coordinate admissions, discharges, and interdisciplinary care planning.