Impactful Social Services Director – Long-Term Care

Castle Healthcare; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Healthcare in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Social Services Director to plan, organize, and direct the facility's Social Services Department in alignment with laws, policies, and administrator direction. You will ensure emotional and social needs of residents are met with individualized care.

You will work with the interdisciplinary team to promote resident rights, assess psychosocial needs, and coordinate care planning and community referrals, while educating staff and families on available

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in social services.
• Long term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review facility policies and procedures to assure compliance with regulations.
• Participate in developing facility social work policies and QA meetings.
• Document progress in meeting psychosocial needs of residents.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals for home care services.
• Educate staff on residents' rights and psychosocial care needs.
• Provide groups for residents and families as appropriate.
• Supervise students assigned to social services.

Skills

Social work experience

Long term care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Castle Healthcare in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Social Services Director to plan, organize, and direct the facility's Social Services Department in alignment with laws, policies, and administrator direction. You will ensure emotional and social needs of residents are met with individualized care.

You will work with the interdisciplinary team to promote resident rights, assess psychosocial needs, and coordinate care planning and community referrals, while educating staff and families on available