Social Worker

The Laurels of Greentree Ridge; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401K with matching

DailyPay

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Free CNA/STNA certification

Zero cost uniforms

Legacy rewards & recognitions program

Job summary

Laurel Health Care Company is seeking a Director of Social Services to oversee social services ensuring the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of senior residents across our facilities. The role emphasizes supervisory leadership, policy compliance, and advocacy for residents’ rights.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Social Work (Master's preferred) and a state Social Work license, with at least one year of supervised health care social work experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.
• One year supervised social work experience in health care setting.
• Current Social Work license in the state.
• Ability to supervise staff and advocate for resident rights.

Responsibilities

• Supervise social workers and guide facility staff on residency advocacy, protection and residents' rights.
• Interview, hire and train social workers; plan and direct work.
• Prepare work assignment sheets and use independent judgment in duties.

Skills

Supervisory

Resident rights

Communication

Health care social work

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Are you a social worker dedicated to improving the lives of seniors? As the Director of Social Services at Laurel Health Care Company you will provide medically-related social services that help guests to attain and/or maintain their physical, mental and psychosocia l well-being.

Laurel Health Care Company offers one of the leading employee benefit packages in the industry, including health insurance, 401K with matching funds, paid time off and paid holidays. When you work with aLaurel Health Care Company offers one of the leading employee benefit packages in the industry. This includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision
• 401K with matching funds
• DailyPay , a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness
• Free CNA/STNA certification
• Legacy,our new virtual community and rewards & recognitions program

When you work with Laurel Health Care Company, you will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and collaboration.

Why just work when you can help shape a legacy?

Are you a social worker dedicated to improving the lives of seniors? As the Director of Social Services at Laurel Health Care Company you will provide medically-related social services that help guests to attain and/or maintain their physical, mental and psychosocia l well-being.

Laurel Health Care Company offers one of the leading employee benefit packages in the industry, including health insurance, 401K with matching funds, paid time off and paid holidays. When you work with aLaurel Health Care Company offers one of the leading employee benefit packages in the industry. This includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision
• 401K with matching funds
• DailyPay , a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness
• Free CNA/STNA certification
• Zero cost uniforms

• Legacy,our new virtual community and rewards & recognitions program

When you work with Laurel Health Care Company, you will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and collaboration.

Why just work when you can help shape a legacy?

R esponsibilities:

The Director of Social Services supervises the S ocial Workers, if applicable and guides facility staff in matters of residency advocacy, protection and promotion of resident’s rights.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Supervisory responsibilities include:
• Interviews, hires and trains Social Workers.
• Plans, assigns and directs work.
• Prepares work assignment sheets.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.

Qualificati ons:

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Master’s Degree preferred.
• One year supervised social work experience working directly with individuals in a health care setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current Social Work licensein the state

Laurel Health Care Company (The Laurels) is a national provider of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living services dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care.

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

The Laurels was named a Great Place to Work for 2020 based on approximately 3,500 employee surveys that evaluated more than 60 elements of employee experience on the job, including employee pride in community impact, belief that their work makes a difference, and feeling their work has special meaning