Social Services Director

Tutera Senior Living and Health Care

Strafford (MO)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) for Eligible Locations

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Engagement Incentives

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Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking a Social Services Director for Strafford Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Lead the Social Services department, ensuring ethical, compliant care for seniors in a long-term care setting.

The role requires a BS in Social Work or related field, plus supervisory experience in geriatric care; strong communication and professional presentation are essential. This position emphasizes dignity, independence, and quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

Must adhere to NASW Code of Ethics and regulatory guidelines.
Responsibilities include planning, developing, organizing, evaluating, and directing the Social Services department.
Identify psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs and assist in accessing services.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and direct the Social Services department to ensure quality of life for residents.
Identify residents’ psychosocial and emotional needs and facilitate access to services.
Maintain professional standards and compliance with NASW and regulations.

Skills

Passion for seniors

Flexible energetic personality

Professional image

Excellent written and oral-communic

Supervisory social work experience

LTC/SNF/AL/MC experience (2y)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services

Job description

Social Services Director

Strafford Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Are you a

WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

As a Social Services Director, you will be responsible for planning, developing, organizing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and in compliance with Federal, State, and Local guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and governing agencies. You will also be responsible for fostering a climate, policies, and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. This climate should provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. As the Social Services Director, you will be responsible for identifying psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs.

Do You Have What It Takes?

A fire and passion for working with seniors
A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
Certified, licensed, or registered in the state of practice
Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field required
Minimum of one year of supervisory social work experience in a health care setting working primarily with the geriatric population required
Minimum of two years of prior experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting required
Professional image in both appearance and behavior
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!
Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is dedicated to growing and developing our Tutera rockstars. Through Tutera University, every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills and become the best they can be!

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

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