Geriatric Social Services Director

Envive of Liberty; Liberty (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Envive of Liberty in Liberty, Indiana, seeks a Social Service Director to oversee the social services department in a long-term care setting, ensuring compassionate, resident-centered care. The role centers on program development, staff guidance, and coordinating admission assessments to match resident needs with facility placement.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment within a regulatory framework.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Director of Social Work in a large long-term care setting preferred.
• BSW or MSW preferred, or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least one year of experience in the Social Work field required.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents in planning social services programs
• Plans and develops social services programs for residents with various needs, including therapeutic, neurological, and dementia care
• Promptly follows up on admission inquiries, evaluates, and assesses the needs of prospective residents to determine appropriateness of facility placement
• Oversees the social services department, providing guidance and support to social workers and other staff members
• Develops and implements social services programs that promote resident well-being and engagement

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

BSW/MSW preferred

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Envive of Liberty in Liberty, Indiana, seeks a Social Service Director to oversee the social services department in a long-term care setting, ensuring compassionate, resident-centered care. The role centers on program development, staff guidance, and coordinating admission assessments to match resident needs with facility placement.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment within a regulatory framework.