Social Services Director

Avid Healthcare Management; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Supportive team environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Avid Healthcare Management in Rockford, IL seeks a Director of Social Services to advocate for residents, support families, and lead the Social Services Department in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with nursing and admin to ensure high-quality, compassionate care and timely care planning.

Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in social services, preferably in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work compassionately with residents, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Social Services Department.
• Advocate for residents' rights, dignity, and overall well-being.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to residents and their families.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and resident transitions.
• Assist with care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Address resident and family concerns and help resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with nursing, administration, and other departments to ensure quality resident care.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Now Hiring: Director of Social Services

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Director of Social Services to join our team at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about advocating for residents, supporting families, and ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care and support.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the Social Services Department.
• Advocate for residents' rights, dignity, and overall well-being.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to residents and their families.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and resident transitions.
• Assist with care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Address resident and family concerns and help resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with nursing, administration, and other departments to ensure quality resident care.

Qualifications:

• Experience in social services, preferably in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work compassionately with residents, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Why Join Our Team?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation.

If you are a caring, organized professional with a passion for helping others, we would love to hear from you!