Director of Social Services

Senior Lifestyle • Auburn, ME

5d

About The Position

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork.In this leadership role you will be responsible for guiding community staff in matters of residency advocacy, protection, and promotion of resident rights. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standard of social work practice in job situations. Demonstrate satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact with residents, families, community, government agencies, and interdisciplinary staff. Able to establish criteria to assure that services provided meet established standards of quality. Demonstrate assessment skills sufficient to evaluate resident’s behavior, to collect data to evaluate psychosocial needs, risk factors for psychosocial deterioration, and residents’ responses to interventions. Ability to interpret and explain resident behavior to staff in a way that fosters understanding, facilitates treatment, and respect for residents rights. Minimize the use of chemical and physical restraints. Ability to implement social services interventions that achieve treatment goals, address resident needs, link social support, physical care, and physical environment to enhance quality of life. Promote and protect resident rights, assist residents to make informed decisions, treat residents with dignity and respect. Protect residents’ personal belongings, report suspected abuse or neglect, avoid the need for physical restraints in accordance with the current professional standards. Support independent expression, choice, and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation. Complete progress notes and track/complete PASRRS.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years of experience
• Experience in social services
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to effectively communication and actively listen.
• Multi-tasking skills, and good organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor, understanding, ability to empathize

Nice To Haves

• Experience in gerontology

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off
• All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.
• Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees