Social Services

The Groves Rehab and Healthcare Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare is seeking a Social Services Director to oversee residents' psycho-social well-being and coordinate care within a long-term care setting.

This role requires strong English communication and knowledge of state, federal, and local regulations governing long-term care, along with experience in admissions and counseling.

The position is full-time and on-site, with competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Possesses knowledge of state, federal and local regulations pertaining to long-term care.
• Degree in Social Services or related field (or relevant professional experience to the position).
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' mental and psycho-social needs and provide services to achieve well-being.
• Directs care delivery with attention to age-specific developmental factors in adult and geriatric residents.
• Participates in pre-admission screening and orients residents to the long-term care environment.

Skills

Communication in English

Education

Degree in Social Services or related field

Job description

Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare is seeking a Social Services Director.

This Social Services position earns competitive pay, based on experience. We provide generous benefits and perks, including medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick days, and more.

Social Services Director DUTIES:

• The Social Services Director is responsible for monitoring the resident’s mental and psycho-social needs and to provide the services to meet these needs in order to attain or maintain the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in directing the overall operation of the facility’s delivery of care.
• Actively participates in the pre-admission screening of all potential residents. Participates in the provision of information to residents and families during admissions. Orients the resident to the long-term care environment and facilitates adjustment to placement.
• Coordinates and reviews behavior charting so that an effective plan of care is implemented.
• Provides therapeutic counseling to residents and family members, as appropriate, to meet the residents’ psych-social needs.

Social Services Director QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Social Services or related field (or relevant professional experience to the position).
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.
• Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care.
• Possesses good communication skills and is patient and self-disciplined.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Social Services: 1 year (Required)