Social Services Director (SSD)

Reliant Care Management Company; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Telemedicine: $0 co-pay

Job summary

Reliant Care Management Company is seeking an experienced Social Service Director to lead resident support and coordinate services with compassion and competence.

You will conduct initial psychosocial assessments, monitor residents' well-being, and support families through care planning and community resources.

A bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, plus healthcare experience, is required along with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree requirement in social work or a related human-services major.
• One year of healthcare setting experience as a supervised social worker.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services to residents and families under the direction of the Social Services Director.
• Meet new residents upon admission and complete initial psychosocial assessments.
• Visit residents to follow up on concerns and assist with coordinating supports.
• Arrange to purchase needed items for residents and ensure adequate clothing.
• Coordinate visits to healthcare professionals (dental, eye, podiatrist, audiologist) as needed.
• Assist residents in gathering documents for Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, etc.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Social Services Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in human-services related major

Job description

We are seeking individuals with genuine empathy and patience to help care for our residents’ needs. Applicants must have a caring approach and be willing to care for the needs of patients and the team. Pillars for successful employment are work ethic, integrity, and competence.

Job Summary:

social service Director

· Responsible for the provision of Social Services to residents of the facility and their families under the direction of the social service director

· Must have working knowledge of interaction with residents of this facility. Job will include meeting new resident upon admission, completing an Initial Psychosocial Assessment, visiting residents to follow up on any concerns they may have. May complete some MDS assessments under the supervision of the social services professional.

· Arranging to purchase needed items for residents and ensuring that residents have adequate clothing items.

· Scheduling visits to the dental doctor, eye doctor, podiatrist and audiologist.

· Provide support in time of loss to residents and family

· Assist residents in gathering supporting documents needed for various support services as Medicaid, Medicare, SSI etc

· Any other duties that may be directed by the Social Services Director.

Must have the following:

• Basic Knowledge of the operation of Long-term Care facilities: the effects of disease, loss, loneliness, boredom, on residents, their families and friends.

• Knowledge of available community resources.

• Ability to work within a team and respond positively to directions from the head of the Social Services Department.

• Interest in a variety of age groups that comprise the facility population. The ability to provide a positive influence on the lives of residents and their families.

• Ability to communicate effectively, utilizing good verbal and writing skills.

Qualifications:

The social worker must meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social work; OR

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a human-services related major, including sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or special education; AND

• One year in a healthcare setting where the individual is working as a supervised social worker who works directly with individuals

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k)

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

Additional Benefits:

• Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for telemedicine appointments, providing easy access to medical consultations from the comfort of your home.

• Unlimited Assistance: Receive unlimited support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and more—designed to support your personal and family well-being.

• Mayo Clinic Programs: Access exclusive programs from the Mayo Clinic, including resources for workouts, lifestyle, mental health, and diet to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

These additional benefits are available to you without reducing your take-home pay!