Social Service Director

Caretel of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Caretel of St. Joseph seeks a Social Service Director to lead the social services/administration in a Symphony Care Network setting. The role involves guiding residents and families through care transitions and coordinating with the care team.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in long-term care, a BS in Social Work, and strong conflict-resolution and Medicare knowledge to ensure comprehensive patient-centered planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in social work required.
• Strong conflict resolution and therapeutic relationship skills.
• Knowledge of Medicare/insurance procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Transition residents and families through the care process.
• Assess cognitive capacity and mood using standard tools.
• Discuss end-of-life care and hospice options and directives.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team including nursing and physicians for discharge planning.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Therapeutic relationship

Medicare/Insurance proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in social work

Job description

Description

Title: Social Service Director
Department: Social Services/Administration
Location: Symphony Care Network
Status: Full or Part Time

Essential Functions:

• The social worker to appropriately transition the resident and family through the care process
• Access cognitive capacity and mood assessments utilizing standard tools
• Implement healthcare directives and ability to have discussions and knowledge of end of life care and hospice
• Understand fundamentals of discharge planning and able to work collaboratively with healthcare team which includes nursing and physician

Qualifications/Experience:

• MUST have minimum 2-3 years' experience in long term care and and skilled nursing care
• Must have a Bachelors in social work
• Must demonstrate strong conflict resolution
• Therapeutic relationship skills
• Insurance/Medicare proficiency