Social Services Director - LSW

Complete Care - Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Care at Sheridan Commons in Chicago, IL seeks a dedicated Social Services Director to oversee psychosocial care, advocacy, and resident rights. The role ensures comprehensive assessments, care planning, and discharge coordination within a compassionate, interdisciplinary team.

The position requires a BSW and an active Illinois social work license (LSW/LCSW), with preferred SNF/LTC experience. Join a facility focused on dignity, support, and high-quality care for residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) is required.
• Active Illinois Social Work license (LSW/LCSW) in good standing is required.
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care (LTC) settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary resident advocate and emotional support liaison, upholding rights and dignity.
• Perform admission social histories and psychosocial assessments.
• Incorporate clinical findings into MDS and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Coordinate discharge plans with community resources and home care services.
• Monitor for and report resident abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Provide counseling and support to residents and families during transitions.
• Collaborate with Facility Administrator on operational and clinical duties.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

EHR proficiency

MDS documentation

Resident advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Services Director

Location

Complete Care at Sheridan Commons – Chicago, IL

Shift

Full-Time (Monday – Friday)

Summary

Complete Care at Sheridan Commons approaches every day with one vital goal: to improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion. We are seeking a dedicated Social Services Director to identify, assess, and address the psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs of our residents while serving as their chief advocate and ensuring their rights are upheld.

Why Join Our Team?

• Career Growth: Build a lasting career with an established, highly successful organization that actively invests in your professional development.


• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a compassionate interdisciplinary team where colleagues feel like family.


• Meaningful Impact: Make a tangible, positive difference in the daily lives and long-term care outcomes of our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Psychosocial Care & Advocacy: Serve as the primary resident advocate and emotional support liaison, upholding resident dignity, self-determination, and rights across all aspects of care.


• Assessment & Documentation: Conduct initial Social History and Psychosocial assessments upon admission and at required routine intervals, maintaining strict compliance with state and federal standards.


• Interdisciplinary Care Planning: Integrate clinical findings into the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and interdisciplinary care planning processes to deliver holistic, person-centered care.


• Discharge Planning: Manage comprehensive discharge plans, organizing community resources, home care, and support services to ensure smooth transitions.


• Resident Protection: Proactively monitor for and prevent resident abuse, neglect, or exploitation in strict accordance with mandatory reporting laws and professional licensing standards.


• Counseling & Family Support: Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and adjustment counseling to residents and family members navigating long-term care transitions.


• Administrative Collaboration: Fulfill operational and clinical duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) required.


• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Social Work license in good standing in the state of Illinois (LSW/LCSW).


• Experience: Prior experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care (LTC) setting highly preferred.


• Skills:




• Strong ability to work independently while collaborating seamlessly with an interdisciplinary team.


• Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and MDS documentation.


• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with residents, families, and staff.

Complete Care at Sheridan Commons is an equal opportunity employer deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are excited to welcome a dedicated, skilled, and compassionate leader to our thriving team!

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