Social Services Director

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenity Spring Senior Living at Northwood is seeking a compassionate Social Services professional to coordinate medical social services for residents in a skilled nursing setting. The role involves overseeing admissions and discharge planning, and collaborating with families to support residents' well-being.

The successful candidate will perform psychosocial assessments, assist in care planning, and advocate for residents’ rights while providing emotional support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human service field is required.
• Experience working in a nursing home setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medically related social services for nursing home residents, overseeing admissions and discharge processes.
• Perform cognitive and psychosocial assessments and care planning.
• Discharge planning with referrals to community resources as needed.
• Provide emotional support and education to residents and their family members.
• Advocate for residents’ rights and ensure PHQ-9 assessments are utilized.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Serenity Spring Senior Living at Northwood

Serenity Spring Senior Living at Northwood is a skilled nursing facility, providing clinically sophisticated sub-acute care and rehabilitation, as well as comprehensive nursing care. We take pride in adopting progressive thinking in healthcare models and partnering with the most well-regarded medical providers in the area. With extensive leadership experience in the nursing, sub-acute, and rehabilitative field, we have the resources and capabilities to provide the highest quality care through a full range of services. With well-trained staff, meticulous attention to detail, and a history of operational excellence.

Coordinates medically related social services to nursing home residents overseeing the admissions and discharge process.
Duties include:

• Executeadmitting individuals to facility working with local referral sources and community members
• Perform cognitive and psychosocial assessments and care planning
• Discharge planning to include making referrals to community resources
• Providing emotional support and education to residents and their family members
• Advocating for residents’ rights
• PHQ-9

Qualifications:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in a human service field.
• Experience working in a nursing home setting preferred.

Job Type: Full time

Required experience:

• Nursing Home Social Service: 1 year

Required education:

• Bachelor's