Resident Advocate & Social Services Director

People Powered; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental & Vision

Telemedicine Program

Life Insurance (Company-Paid)

Voluntary Life & Short-Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

Job summary

Cherry Hill Nursing and Rehab in Westland, MI seeks an experienced Social Services Director to lead the Social Services Department in a skilled nursing setting. You will advocate for residents’ social and emotional needs and coordinate assessments, care plans, and compliance with regulations.

Join our team to support residents and families through admissions, adjustments, and periodic crises, while building a volunteer program and ensuring compassionate, professional service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in Social Work or a related field.
• Knowledge of social services practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and professional approach when working with residents, families, and staff.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive social assessments and individualized care plans that identify medically related social and emotional needs, realistic goals, and specific interventions.
• Participate actively in the pre-admission and admissions processes.
• Serve as a compassionate liaison and advocate for residents and families.
• Listen to and respond appropriately to resident and family concerns while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Document residents’ behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial status accurately.
• Provide individual and group support to residents and families during periods of adjustment, crisis, or special need.
• Establish and maintain a volunteer program designed to meet residents’ social service needs.
• Orient residents and families to the nursing center and assist with adjustment to the new environment.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing social services in long-term care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Cherry Hill Nursing and Rehab in Westland, MI seeks an experienced Social Services Director to lead the Social Services Department in a skilled nursing setting. You will advocate for residents’ social and emotional needs and coordinate assessments, care plans, and compliance with regulations.

Join our team to support residents and families through admissions, adjustments, and periodic crises, while building a volunteer program and ensuring compassionate, professional service.