Social Services Designee

Legacy Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Internal growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare seeks a Social Services Designee to join our skilled nursing team. You will help ensure residents' social and emotional needs are met, coordinating discharges and participating in care conferences to support a high standard of care.

The role emphasizes empathy, strong communication, and attention to detail while working within a caring team to enhance resident well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in a Social Worker role (healthcare setting preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or similar field preferable with five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing residents for their future and ensure social and emotional needs are met during their stay.
• Coordinate resident discharges and participate in resident care conferences.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Resident advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for a Social Services Designee to join our friendly, caring and supportive team!

We arerapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in a Social Services Designee by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. We offer great benefits including:

• Competitive wages.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• And more!

As a Social Services Designee you will assist in preparing our residents for their future. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expectby ensuring our residents social and emotional needs are met during their stay, coordinating resident discharges and participating in resident care conferences. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

As a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in a Social Worker role preferably in a healthcare setting. Prior Social Services Designee experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility, bachelor’s degree in Social work or similar field and five (5) years of related experience is preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate!

We arean equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Longterm Health Management Services never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.