Social Work Director

Apploi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Job summary

Apploi's Staten Island facility seeks a Director of Social Work (DSW) to lead the Social Services Department, guiding resident assessments, care planning, and transition support in a warm, patient-centered environment.

The role requires an LSW or MSW with at least 2 years of supervisory experience in long-term care. You will mentor staff, manage discharge planning, and engage in community outreach to strengthen local partnerships.

Qualifications

• Requires LSW or MSW licensure.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in LTC.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal healthcare guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct, establish, and plan department goals, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee resident assessments, care planning, and transition support.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise Social Services staff.
• Manage discharge planning from admission onward.
• Occasional community outreach to foster partnerships.
• Apply clinical judgment and best practices to quality of care.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

MSW or LSW licensure

Job description

Director of Social Work (DSW)

Staten Island, NY | Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A premiere rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in Staten Island, NY is seeking an experienced Director of Social Work (DSW) to lead our Social Services Department. Our facility is dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing environment that maintains each resident’s dignity, individuality, and independence as part of a trusted healthcare network.

We offer competitive compensation and Daily Pay options through a trusted third-party provider, giving you immediate access to your earned wages

Key Responsibilities

• Direct, establish, and plan overall department goals, policies, and procedures.

• Oversee resident assessments, personalized care planning, and transition/adjustment support.

• Lead, mentor, and supervise Social Services Department staff.

• Manage discharge planning initiatives starting from resident admission.

• Perform occasional community outreach to foster local partnerships.

• Apply extensive clinical judgment, creativity, and industry best practices to achieve quality-of-care goals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education/Licensure: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) required.

• Experience: 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a Long-Term Care (LTC) setting.

• Knowledge: Deep understanding of applicable State and Federal healthcare guidelines and regulations.

• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership capabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V

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