Social Services Designee

OPCO Skilled Management; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate and driven Social Services Designee to support residents' emotional, social, and psychological well-being in our skilled nursing setting.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, assist with transitions to long-term and memory care, complete MDS-related documentation, advocate for resident rights, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure survey readiness and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or registered in the state of practice (required).
• Minimum of 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare or geriatric setting.
• SNF experience preferred; nursing experience in a SNF is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Support residents and families through transitions into long-term care and memory care.
• Complete MDS-related documentation accurately and in compliance with regulations.
• Advocate for resident rights, dignity, and self-determination.
• Coordinate discharge planning and connect residents with community resources.
• Collaborate with nursing, administration, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with survey readiness and regulatory compliance efforts.

Skills

Eligible for licensure in state

1+ year social work experience

SNF experience preferred

Nursing experience in SNF is a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field

Job description

Make meaningful work your mission.

Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate and driven Social Services Designee to support the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of our residents and their families. If you’re passionate about advocacy, dignity, and person-centered care in a skilled nursing environment, we’d love to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and contribute to individualized care plans

• Support residents and families through transitions into long-term care and memory care

• Complete MDS-related documentation accurately and in compliance with regulations

• Advocate for resident rights, dignity, and self-determination

• Coordinate discharge planning and connect residents with community resources

• Collaborate with nursing, administration, and the interdisciplinary team

• Assist with survey readiness and regulatory compliance efforts

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or registered in the state of practice (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field

• Minimum of 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare or geriatric setting

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience preferred

• Nursing experience in a SNF is a plus

Why Work at Blue Springs?

• Supportive, team-oriented workplace

• Resident-first culture rooted in compassion and respect

• Opportunity to make a real impact in residents’ lives every day

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Competitive benefits package available to full-time employees

Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.