Director of Social Services

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)•Ramsey, MN

3d•$85,000 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

Anoka Rehab & Living Center in Anoka, Minnesota, is hiring a Director of Social Services to lead its Social Services Department and support residents and their families. The role advocates for residents’ emotional, social, personal, and medically related needs, contributes to quality care, and works with healthcare professionals to improve resident care and experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, and the pay range is $85,000–$103,000 annually. Anoka Rehab and Living Center is part of Volunteers of America National Services and is located on The Homestead at Anoka campus. The community provides short-term rehabilitation and ongoing care. The position offers leadership and professional-development opportunities in a supportive care environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related social sciences degree.
Licensed where applicable by the state.
At least one year of social work experience; long-term healthcare experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Social work experience in a long-term healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the Social Service Department.
Complete resident assessments as necessary for care planning, MDS, RAPS, PPS, and other required documents.
Initiate and/or participate in multidisciplinary resident care conferences, as appropriate under state and federal guidelines.
Initiate reporting and documentation in the medical record.
Provide and/or arrange meetings with new long-term-care residents.
Identify and provide for residents’ medically related social, emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs, including assisting with orientation and adjustment to the environment.
Coordinate and lead admissions, transfers, and discharges for long-term care residents only.
Prepare cases for review by the Administrator and Director of Nursing.