Director of Social Services (Battle Creek, MI)

NexCare WellBridge Senior Living•Battle Creek, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Services Director oversees and directs the daily operations of the social services department. This position is responsible for leading efforts to provide social services to residents and their families to enable them to deal with the impact of illness and extend placement. The Social Worker participates in resident care management and plays a key role in advocating and promoting resident rights. You will promote hospitality and excellent customer service in our every daily interaction with our guests, their families, and visitors. Through kind words and encouragement, you will promote a positive, healthy environment in which to heal and thrive. You will develop & deliver clinical orientation and training for new nursing team members including classroom training on specific nursing policies, procedures, and techniques; observing, assisting and assessing new team members performance; and ensure new members are equipped with the skills necessary to be successful in their new roles.

Requirements

3+ years of related experience in a health care facility
working knowledge of gerontology
Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering Excellent, Passionate, Innovative care!
You are a team player, dedicated to doing what it takes to support your team members and get the job done.

Nice To Haves

Current Limited License in Social Work (LSW PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED )
LMSW preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work ( PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED )
long term care experience highly desired

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct resident care management and ensure all established social services provisions are carried out.
Identify medically-related social services needs of residents and ensure that these needs are met.
Assist in meeting the psychological needs of each resident, including developing and managing services to improve social functioning, reduce psychosocial problems, enhance positive self-image, and preserve dignity.
Coordinate psychiatric services and monitor psychoactive medication usage.