Senior Long-Term Care Social Work Program Director

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting seeks a skilled social worker to serve residents in long-term care settings, focusing on psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs. The role emphasizes NASW ethics and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to maximize residents’ independence and dignity.

Responsibilities include providing direct services, advocating for residents, coordinating with care plans, and ensuring thorough documentation for quality care.

Qualifications

• Ethics and values aligned with NASW Code of Ethics.
• Written plan for social work services including philosophy, objectives and policies.
• Direct social services and care planning for residents and families.
• Documentation of social work services in residents' medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social services to residents and families.
• Advocate and assist with discharge planning and care coordination.
• Coordinate with care plans, community resources, and facility staff.
• Ensure ethical, legal, and professional standards in documentation.
• Support resident rights and culturally competent care.

Job description

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting seeks a skilled social worker to serve residents in long-term care settings, focusing on psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs. The role emphasizes NASW ethics and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to maximize residents’ independence and dignity.

Responsibilities include providing direct services, advocating for residents, coordinating with care plans, and ensuring thorough documentation for quality care.