Social Services Director

Aurora Health and Rehabiliation; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

$100–$150 Monthly Company HSA

Daily Pay Option

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pet Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Aurora Health and Rehabiliation in Rolla, MO seeks a Social Services Director to lead a resident-centered Social Services program, ensure compliance, and collaborate with the care team to support psychosocial well-being. You’ll organize policies, conduct assessments, and oversee discharge planning and community referrals.

The role emphasizes resident rights, quality of life, and staff education, with opportunities to coordinate interdisciplinary care and contribute to surveys and inspections.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a human services field or related experience; bachelor’s preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive social services program.
• Develop policies related to resident care and quality of life.
• Prepare the department for annual surveys and inspections.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote resident rights and well-being.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and guide care planning with MDS.
• Maintain compliant documentation and participate in interdisciplinary care plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for transitions and adjustment to long-term care.
• Educate residents and families on rights, directives, and community resources.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in a human services field

Job description

Social Services Director

Position Summary: Ready to make a difference every day? We’re looking for a compassionate and energetic Social Services Coordinator to join our vibrant team! In this role, you’ll help plan, organize, and direct programs that ensure our residents’ emotional and social needs are met. If you’re passionate about improving lives and working in a supportive, resident-centered environment, we want to hear from you!

Employee Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• $100–$150 Monthly Company HSA Contributionto help offset employee-only medical insurance costs
• Daily Pay Option through Tapcheck
• BenefitHub Employee Discounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance– 1x annual salary, up to $100,000
• Paid Time Off & Flexibility
• Personal Day Benefit
• Pet Insurance
• One-to-One Health TextCare– 24/7 access to healthcare providers by text for primary care and urgent care needs. The service and TextCare visits are completely free to employees.
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Principal Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive Social Services program
• Develop and maintain social services policies related to resident care and quality of life
• Prepare the Social Services department for annual surveys and inspections
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote resident rights and psychological well-being
• Prevent, identify, and report resident abuse, neglect, or exploitation in accordance with law andlicensure
• Complete psychosocial assessments, social histories, and applicable MDS sections to guide care planning
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with federal, state, and company requirements
• Participate in the development and implementation of interdisciplinary care plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents with transitions and adjustment to long-term care
• Educate residents and families on advance directives, resident rights, and available community resources
• Coordinate discharge planning, including referrals for home care and post-discharge services
• Initiate and participate in Discharge Transition Plans and discharge education
• Maintain relationships with community agencies and referral partners
• Participate in quality assurance and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Educate staff onpsychosocial needs, cultural diversity, resident rights, and abuse prevention
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and administration during inspections and surveys
• Provide clinical support during crisis or catastrophic events
• Perform other duties as assigned to support resident well-being and facility operations

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a human services field or related social services experience (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Minimum of one year of experience in a human services role within a hospital, skilled nursing, or medical facility
• Willingness to obtain Social Services Designee certification if not already obtained
• Knowledge of resident rights, psychosocial needs, and long-term care regulations
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills

Equal Employment Opportunities:

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.