Social Services Director Skilled Nursing

Avid Healthcare Management; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Avid Healthcare Management is seeking a compassionate Social Services Director Skilled Nursing to join our care team. You will ensure emotional, social, and psychological well-being for residents and supervise social services staff.

Responsibilities include developing plans, conducting assessments, coordinating activities, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care in a compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with electronic medical records and software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive social services plans to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide individualized care plans to promote resident independence and autonomy.
• Coordinate and facilitate resident activities, including life-enrichment programs, outings, and social events.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure holistic care and address resident concerns and needs.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to residents, families, and caregivers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations and service providers to enhance resident services.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding social services.
• Supervise and direct social services staff, including social workers, activity directors, and other support staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Electronic medical records

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Social Services Director Skilled Nursing

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Services Director Skilled Nursing to join our team. As a critical member of our care team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of emotional, social, and psychological well-being for our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive social services plans to meet the unique needs of each resident
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide individualized care plans to promote resident independence and autonomy
• Coordinate and facilitate resident activities, including life-enrichment programs, outings, and social events
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure holistic care and address resident concerns and needs
• Provide emotional support and counseling to residents, families, and caregivers
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations and service providers to enhance resident services
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding social services
• Supervise and direct social services staff, including social workers, activity directors, and other support staff

Requirements:

• Minimum of [insert minimum years of experience] years of experience in social services or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience with electronic medical records and software
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation]

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated and compassionate team
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive work environment