Social Services Director

Reliant Care Management Company; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Hamilton Health Care Center is seeking a Social Services Director to lead the Social Services department and advocate for residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment.

The role emphasizes coordinating with families and the interdisciplinary team, ensuring psychosocial support, and guiding care planning and transitions of care to enhance the overall resident experience.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Compassionate and resident-focused approach.
• Ability to navigate challenging conversations with professionalism and empathy.
• Strong understanding of the needs of residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment.
• Leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Previous Social Services experience in healthcare, skilled nursing, or long-term care preferred.
• Education and credentials consistent with applicable state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the facility's Social Services department
• Assess and address residents' psychosocial, emotional, and social needs
• Serve as an advocate for residents and their families
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Assist residents and families with adjustment to long-term care and short-term rehabilitation
• Coordinate discharge planning and help ensure safe, successful transitions of care
• Provide support and resources to residents and families throughout their stay
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility, state, and federal requirements
• Develop strong relationships with residents, families, community partners, and referral resources
• Collaborate with facility leadership to promote resident satisfaction and an exceptional overall experience

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Relationship-building

Organization

Job description

Social Services Director

Hamilton Health Care Center

Join our growing leadership team as a Social Services Director at Hamilton Health Care Center, under new management and committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care!

As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in advocating for our residents, supporting their emotional, psychosocial, and social needs, and ensuring each resident receives individualized, resident-centered support. You will work closely with residents, families, nursing, therapy, admissions, and the interdisciplinary team to achieve this goal.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the facility's Social Services department
• Assess and address residents' psychosocial, emotional, and social needs
• Serve as an advocate for residents and their families
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Assist residents and families with adjustment to long-term care and short-term rehabilitation
• Coordinate discharge planning and help ensure safe, successful transitions of care
• Provide support and resources to residents and families throughout their stay
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility, state, and federal requirements
• Develop strong relationships with residents, families, community partners, and referral resources
• Collaborate with facility leadership to promote resident satisfaction and an exceptional overall experience

Requirements:

• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Compassionate and resident-focused approach
• Ability to navigate challenging conversations with professionalism and empathy
• Strong understanding of the needs of residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment
• Leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Previous Social Services experience in healthcare, skilled nursing, or long-term care preferred
• Education and credentials consistent with applicable state and federal requirements

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare organization
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and their families