Social Services Director SSD

Reliant Care Management Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 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

Job summary

Reliant Care Management Company is seeking a Social Service Director to lead social services for residents. You will oversee psychosocial assessments, coordinate resident visits, and collaborate with families and care teams to ensure comprehensive support.

Responsibilities include coordinating with medical providers, facilitating access to Medicaid/Medicare services, and guiding staff through documentation and care planning. A passion for elder care and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human-services related major.
• One year in a healthcare setting as a supervised social worker who works directly with individuals.
• 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 and the ability to positively influence residents and families.
• Ability to communicate effectively, with good verbal and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Social Services to residents and their families under the direction of the social services director.
• Meet new residents on admission and complete an Initial Psychosocial Assessment; follow up visits.
• May complete some MDS assessments under supervision.
• Arrange purchases of needed items and ensure residents have clothing.
• Schedule visits to dental, eye, podiatry and audiology providers.
• Provide support in times of loss to residents and families.
• Assist residents in gathering documents for Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, and related services.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Social Services Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in a human-services related major (sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or special education)

Healthcare setting experience with supervised social worker duties

Job description

Join our dedicated team at our behavioral health center, where we provide comprehensive behavioral health support to individuals in our community. 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!