Social Services Director

River Bend Nursing; Evansville, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Prescription Drug Coverage

Telemedicine Program

Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance and SSTD

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Planned Time Off (vacation, personal,

Sick and state sick leave

DailyPay – access earned wages daily

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

River Bend Nursing and Rehab in Evansville, IN is seeking a dedicated Social Services Director for a full-time role. You will lead the social services department, developing assessments and care plans, supporting residents and families, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, proper documentation, and program development, including volunteer initiatives and family orientation to services.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining professional standards.
• Knowledge of social services practices, regulations, and guidelines in long-term care.
• Previous long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive social assessments and care plans addressing residents’ social and emotional needs, with actionable goals.
• Participate in pre-admission and admission processes to ensure smooth transitions for residents and families.
• Provide compassionate support to residents and families during periods of adjustment, crisis, or special circumstances.
• Maintain accurate documentation of residents’ behavioral and psychosocial status.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions based on residents’ needs.
• Establish and develop volunteer programs to enhance social services initiatives.
• Orient new residents and their families to the facility and available services.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive resident care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

LTC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Services Director

River Bend Nursing and Rehab | Evansville, IN
Full-Time

River Bend Nursing and Rehab is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Services Director to join our team. This full-time position plays an important role in supporting the social and emotional well-being of our residents while ensuring the effective operation of the Social Services Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive social assessments and care plans addressing residents’ social and emotional needs, with actionable and realistic goals

• Participate in pre-admission and admission processes to help ensure smooth transitions for residents and families

• Provide compassionate support to residents and families during periods of adjustment, crisis, or special circumstances

• Maintain accurate documentation of residents’ behavioral and psychosocial status

• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions based on residents’ needs

• Establish and develop volunteer programs to enhance social services initiatives

• Orient new residents and their families to the facility and available services

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive resident care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited institution

• Knowledge of social services practices, regulations, and guidelines applicable to long-term care

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently while maintaining professional standards and compassionate care

• Previous long-term care experience preferred

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Prescription Drug Coverage

• Telemedicine Program

• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Planned Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick leave)

• DailyPay – Access your earned wages as they accrue, with the option to withdraw funds daily for a nominal fee

• Commuter Benefits

Education Assistance Program

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition reimbursement*

• Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of a non-federal nursing student loan*

*Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Join Our Team

At River Bend Nursing and Rehab, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for our residents and team members.