Social Services Director

Colonial Village; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holiday premium pay

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Colonial Village is seeking a dedicated Social Services Director (RN or LPN) to join our nursing management team. The SSD conducts assessments, plans care, and advocates for residents to achieve optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being.

You will manage pre‑admission assessments and discharge planning, coordinate with families, physicians, and the care team, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while promoting resident-directed care.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school.
• Maintain professional licensure and CEU requirements.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-admission assessments of residents.
• Discharge planning and coordination for all residents.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and staff.
• Lead care plan meetings and advocate for resident-directed care.
• Maintain documentation per Federal and State regulations.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Resident advocacy

Education

Graduate from an accredited school

Tools

CEU requirements

Job description

Colonial Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.Schedule: This position is part of the Nursing Management Team and will regularly work Weekdays with rotating on-call and Manager on Duty. This position must be willing to work the floor as needed as well.Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.401(k) with company matchPTOHoliday Premium PayVolunteer Time OffCompetitive Wages & Shift DifferentialsReferral BonusService Award BonusCareer Path DevelopmentTuition Assistance & Certification Course PaymentFun & engaging team environmentIf you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!Role:We are seeking a dedicated Social Services Director (RN or LPN) to join our team! The Social Services Director (RN/LPN) makes assessment for, plans and advocates for the residents of the Community so they can reach their highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. The SSD will be responsible for pre-admission assessment of referrals as well as discharge planning for all the residents of the Community. Has the ability to communicate effectively and advocate for resident centered/directed care to team members, families, physicians, allied health professionals and the community.Responsibilities:Follows and upholds the Community’s philosophy and goal to maintain, improve and/or enhance each resident’s quality of care and quality of lifeFollows infection control guidelinesPerform pre-admission assessments of residents as needed.Attends and participates in facility meetings, orientation, and in-service training programs as assignedMaintain all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations, and the CommunityFollows and upholds policies and procedures of the CommunityFollows and understands the Community’s Emergency Preparedness plansObserves residents’ rights including, but not limited to, privacy, dignity, etc.Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guestsCompletes sections of the MDS as assignedCoordinates admissions and discharge planningCoordinates and directs the care plan meetingsFacilitates advanced directive decision-making processTracks and trends referrals and referral sourcesSupports resident advocacy with leadership role in Resident and Family council meetingsCoordinates grievance complaint processCoordinate and assist with resourcing and scheduling of allied health services i.e. Dentists, Podiatrists, Medical specialists etc.Provide on-going education of resident’s rights to staff, family members, and the communityQualifications:The Social Service Director must be a graduate from an accredited school, be responsible for maintaining professional licensure, and CEU requirements and ideally would have at least 2-year experience working in a skilled nursing facility.Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include:Colonial Village, Overland Park, KSMaggie’s Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KSWestchester Village, Lenexa, KSLinden Woods Village, Gladstone, MORaintree Village, Lee's Summit, MOPrairie Vista Village, Altoona, IATerrace Glen Village, Marion, IACedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IANorthridge Village, Ames, IAKennybrook Village, Grimes, IAWe are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.#clv2024