Social Services Director

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off, sick time and holidays

401k with up to 5% matching

Daily pay option

Employee discounts, perks and rewards

Job summary

Excelcare at the Pines in Atlantic City, NJ is seeking a Social Services Director to lead and oversee the social services department, advocating for residents’ psychosocial well-being and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to support quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of resident rights, discharge planning, and care coordination, and a passion for enhancing the resident and family experience.

Qualifications

• LSW credential required in New Jersey.
• Experience in healthcare or long-term care settings preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of social services in the facility to meet residents' psychosocial needs.
• Assist residents and families with admissions, discharge planning, and transitions.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to residents and families as needed.
• Advocate for residents’ rights and help resolve concerns or conflicts.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate social and community resources to enhance resident care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Advocacy for residents' rights

Education

LSW in New Jersey

Job description

Excelcare at the Pines is seeking compassionate and experienced Social Services Director to lead and oversee the social services department. In this role, you will advocate for residents’ psychosocial well being, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to support quality outcomes. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of resident rights, discharge planning, and care coordination, and a passion for enhancing the overall resident and family experience.Located at 29 N Vermont Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401Social Services Director Benefits:Health, Dental and Vision InsurancePaid time off, paid sick time and paid holidays401k with up to 5% matchingDaily pay optionEmployee only discounts, perks and rewards programsSocial Services Director Responsibilities:Oversee all aspects of social services in the facility, ensuring residents'psychosocial needs are met.Assist residents and their families with admissions, discharge planning, andtransitions.Provide emotional support and counseling to residents and families as needed.Advocate for residents’ rights and help resolve concerns or conflicts.Develop and implement individualized care plans in coordination with theinterdisciplinary team.Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.Coordinate social and community resources to enhance resident care.Social Services Director Qualifications:LSW in New JerseyExperience in healthcare or long term care setting.Strong understanding of federal and state regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements.Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.A genuine passion for working with the elderly and their families.Excelcare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.