Resident-Centered Social Services Specialist

Bellwood-Developmental-Center-; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellwood Developmental Center in Illinois seeks a Social Services professional to plan, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's social services for residents in a long-term care setting. The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to meet psychosocial needs and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will review policies, develop care plans, document progress, provide resident advocacy, coordinate discharge planning, and offer education and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field is required.
• Minimum of one year of supervised experience in mental health or human services.

Responsibilities

• Review facility policies with the interdisciplinary team to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and review social work policies and care plans.
• Document psychosocial assessments and resident progress.
• Support resident rights and psychological wellbeing; address abuse as required.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to home care services.
• Provide groups and education to residents and families as needed.
• Participate in quality assurance meetings and interdisciplinary planning.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Policy compliance

Resident advocacy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human services field

Job description

Bellwood Developmental Center in Illinois seeks a Social Services professional to plan, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's social services for residents in a long-term care setting. The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to meet psychosocial needs and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will review policies, develop care plans, document progress, provide resident advocacy, coordinate discharge planning, and offer education and