Social Services Director

Cherry Hill Nursing and Rehab; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

Telemedicine Program

Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance & Short-Term 

Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits

Planned Time Off (vacation, personal,

Sick time & state sick leave

DailyPay

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Cherry Hill Nursing and Rehab in Westland, MI is seeking an experienced Social Services Director to lead the Social Services Department at our skilled nursing facility. The role focuses on advocating for residents' social and emotional needs and coordinating assessments, care plans, and family communications.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, ensure regulatory compliance, participate in admissions, and develop volunteer programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in Social Work or a related field.
• Knowledge of social services practices, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and professional approach when working with residents, families, and staff.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive social assessments and individualized care plans that identify medically related social and emotional needs, goals, and interventions.
• Participate actively in the pre-admission and admissions processes.
• Serve as a compassionate liaison and advocate for residents and their families.
• Listen to and respond to resident and family concerns while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Document residents' behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial status accurately.
• Provide individual and group support to residents and families during adjustment, crisis, or special needs.
• Establish and maintain a volunteer program to meet residents' social service needs.
• Orient residents and families to the nursing center and assist with adjustment to the new environment.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing social services in long-term care.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate approach

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Social Services Director

Location: Cherry Hill Nursing and Rehab - Westland, MI

Cherry Hill Nursing and Rehab is seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Services Director to join our skilled nursing facility in Westland, MI.

The Social Services Director serves as a liaison and advocate for residents' social and emotional needs and is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of the Social Services Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive social assessments and individualized care plans that identify medically related social and emotional needs, realistic goals, and specific interventions
• Participate actively in the pre-admission and admissions processes
• Serve as a compassionate liaison and advocate for residents and their families
• Listen to and respond appropriately to resident and family concerns while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
• Document residents' behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial status accurately
• Provide individual and group support to residents and families during periods of adjustment, crisis, or special need
• Establish and maintain a volunteer program designed to meet residents' social service needs
• Orient residents and families to the nursing center and assist with adjustment to the new environment
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing social services in long-term care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in Social Work or a related field
• Knowledge of social services practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and professional approach when working with residents, families, and staff
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

Benefits

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Telemedicine Program
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• Planned Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick leave)
• DailyPay - View your paycheck as it accrues daily, with the option to withdraw funds for a nominal fee

Education Assistance Program

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition*
• Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of a non-federal nursing student loan*

Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

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