Director of Social Services

German Centre • Boston, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At German Centre Home, we not only provide compassionate and comprehensive care, but we are a leader in the industry when it comes to the value we place on resident care and employee appreciation! Delivering Solutions that Matter: Provide leadership and oversight for the Social Services department, ensuring residents receive comprehensive psychosocial assessments, care planning, counselling, and ongoing emotional support. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, residents, families, and community partners to develop individualized care plans that promote quality of life, dignity, and resident-centered care. Coordinate admissions, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and transitions of care while ensuring compliance with provincial legislation, accreditation standards, and organizational policies. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate social work staff, students, and volunteers, fostering professional development and maintaining high standards of service delivery. Advocate for residents' rights and well-being by facilitating family meetings, addressing concerns, connecting residents with community resources, and supporting programs that enhance social engagement and mental wellness.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Social Work (BSW or MSW)
• Current, unencumbered MA Social Worker license
• Minimum of 1 year prior experience in a Social Worker role, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care, setting.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Social Services department, ensuring residents receive comprehensive psychosocial assessments, care planning, counselling, and ongoing emotional support.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, residents, families, and community partners to develop individualized care plans that promote quality of life, dignity, and resident-centered care.
• Coordinate admissions, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and transitions of care while ensuring compliance with provincial legislation, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate social work staff, students, and volunteers, fostering professional development and maintaining high standards of service delivery.
• Advocate for residents' rights and well-being by facilitating family meetings, addressing concerns, connecting residents with community resources, and supporting programs that enhance social engagement and mental wellness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health & insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage (STD, LTD, accident, critical illness, pet insurance)
• Strong financial & retirement benefits including 403(b) retirement savings, flexible spending account, tuition reimbursement, and sign-on bonus
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and a paid birthday
• Perks that support daily living such as free meals, snacks, weekly groceries, and free parking
• Inclusive workplace with great environment and rewarding organization culture
• Convenient location & accessibility easily reachable via major highways and MBTA commuter rail and bus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager