Social Services Director- SSD or LSW

Merit House Company.; United States; Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Collaborative team environment

Résumé du poste

Merit House Company invites a compassionate Social Services Designee or Licensed Social Worker to advocate for residents and support their emotional and psychosocial needs while helping maintain their highest practicable quality of life within our skilled nursing and long-term care setting.

You will complete social services assessments, participate in interdisciplinary care planning, coordinate discharge planning, and ensure confidential resident records in line with HIPAA and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Must meet qualifications for Social Services Designee or hold Ohio LSW license.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet documentation deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Assess psychosocial, emotional, and social needs of residents.
• Advocate for residents' rights, dignity, preferences, and independence.
• Provide emotional support to residents and families during transitions.
• Complete social services assessments, documentation, and care plans on time.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Formation

Degree in social work or related field

Outils

PointClickCare

Description du poste

Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Residents!

Are you a compassionate, organized, and resident-focused professional who is passionate about helping others?

We are seeking a dedicated Social Services Designee or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to join our skilled nursing and long-term care team!

In this role, you will serve as an advocate for our residents, supporting their emotional, social, and psychosocial needs while helping them maintain their highest practicable quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and address residents' psychosocial, emotional, and social needs within the scope of the position.
• Advocate for residents' rights, dignity, preferences, and independence.
• Provide emotional support to residents and families during admission, adjustment, and transitions in care.
• Complete social services assessments, documentation, and care plans accurately and within required timeframes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other departments.
• Coordinate discharge planning, including referrals for home health, durable medical equipment, transportation, and community resources.
• Assist residents and families in accessing appropriate services and support.
• Assist with assigned MDS documentation within the employee's training and qualifications.
• Address resident and family concerns and assist with grievance resolution.
• Support resident and family council activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential resident records in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.
• Assist with survey preparation and social services-related quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and Ohio nursing facility regulations.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, or other resident safety concerns in accordance with applicable reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must meet the applicable qualifications for the Social Services Designee position or hold an active Ohio Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet documentation deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations professionally.
• Ability to meet applicable background screening and employment requirements.

Preferred:

• Active Ohio LSW license.
• Previous experience in social services within a skilled nursing or long-term care facility.
• Degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• Knowledge of resident rights, discharge planning, care planning, and MDS documentation.
• Experience with electronic medical records, such as PointClickCare.

The selected candidate must meet all qualifications applicable to the facility's staffing requirements and assigned duties.

What We’re Looking For

• Genuinely cares about residents and their families.
• Is a strong advocate for resident dignity, choice, and independence.
• Can navigate difficult conversations with compassion and professionalism.
• Is organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Takes ownership of resident concerns and follows through.
• Works well with nursing, therapy, admissions, and administration.
• Is passionate about improving the overall resident experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Paid time off for eligible employees.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives every day!
• Benefits are subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.