Resident Well-Being & Transitions Director

Skilled Healthcare Center; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Skilled Healthcare Center is seeking a Social Services Director to own resident well-being in our post-acute setting in the Chicago area. You will lead the psychosocial care process from admission to discharge and coordinate with families and the care team.

You’ll oversee discharge planning, case management, and ensure regulatory standards are met, while guiding a compassionate social services staff in a mission-driven, team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services with preferred licensure (LSW/LMSW)
• 2+ years in long-term care or healthcare social work
• Strong discharge planning and case management knowledge
• Empathy, professionalism, and solutions-focused mindset
• Prior leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the psychosocial care process for residents from admission to discharge
• Facilitate care conferences and individualized service plans
• Guide residents and families through transitions, concerns, and referrals
• Supervise social services staff and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Uphold regulatory standards and quality benchmarks

Skills

Empathy

Leadership

Discharge planning

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services

LSW or LMSW a plus

Job description

Skilled Healthcare Center is seeking a Social Services Director to own resident well-being in our post-acute setting in the Chicago area. You will lead the psychosocial care process from admission to discharge and coordinate with families and the care team.

You’ll oversee discharge planning, case management, and ensure regulatory standards are met, while guiding a compassionate social services staff in a mission-driven, team-oriented culture.