Long Term Care Social Services

Steelville Care & Rehab Center; Steelville (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Based on Experience

Paid time off (PTO)

Premium holiday pay + floating holiday

Tuition/education reimbursement up to

Take-home pay option up to 75% of net

401(k) with company match

Medical Dental Vision Life insurance

Weekly employee appreciation events

Job summary

Steelville Care and Rehab Center is seeking a Social Services Director to oversee discharge planning and psychosocial services for residents. You will coordinate with the hospital system and families, formulate plans, and ensure residents receive comprehensive support while maintaining rights and safety.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical staff, leadership of the Social Service/Discharge Planning Department, and ensuring quality care and staff guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting is preferred.
• Current State Clinical Social Work Licensure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their families.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate social service and discharge planning within the hospital system.
• Develop measurable plans and objectives to enhance social services.
• Perform psychosocial assessment and reassessment of residents and families.
• Promote residents’ rights and provide resources to staff and families.
• Maintain safety and quality in resident care and discharge processes.
• Foster professional relationships with medical staff and departments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Ethical practice

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services

Job description

At Steelville Care and Rehab, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Steelville Care and Rehab partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Steelville Care and Rehab.

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Social Services Director:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Immediately accrue paid time off (PTO) as you work
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday
• Up to $5,000 in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurance
• Fun work environment with contests and employee appreciation events each week

Essential Functions of Social Services Director:

Assure that social service/discharge planning activities are integrated and coordinated within the hospital system by effective communication at all levels

• Develop specific, measurable, realistic plans and objectives, which enhance social service daily
• Perform psychosocial assessment and reassessment on all residents. Identify and address the psychosocial needs of residents and their family
• Perform all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Formulate a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluate the effectiveness of learning.Include family in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical social work and discharge planning.Interpret and promote residents’ rights and the "Residents’ Bill of Rights"
• Interact professionally with resident and family and involve resident and family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Provide individual and group help for residents’ and families at times of adjustment, crisis, or need.
• Coordinate and direct Social Service/Discharge Planning Department to ensure resident needs are met and facility policy is followed.
• Provide appropriate resources and support to Social Service/Discharge Planning Staff/Clinical Staff.
• Be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Maintain a good rapport and working relationship with medical staff, departments, and employees.
• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.

Qualifications of Social Services Director:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor's degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals is preferred
• Current State Clinical Social Work Licensure
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff
• Good Ethical Practice
• Relationship management

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics ("protected class") including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.

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