Director of Social Services

Current•Grand Forks, ND

About The Position

Valley Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Social Services to lead the Social Services department at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks, North Dakota. This full-time, exempt position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The role supports residents’ individual needs and emotional and psychosocial well-being while promoting person-centered care. The Director provides departmental leadership and works closely with residents, families, employees, and the interdisciplinary care team to help residents maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life. The starting wage is $38.56 to $46.91. Valley Senior Living offers paid time off, extended sick leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and 401(k) matching.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
Current or in-process North Dakota Social Work licensure.
Minimum of three years of professional social work experience.
Minimum of three years of experience in long-term care or working with the geriatric population.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership or management experience in long-term care Social Services.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to the Social Services department.
Promote resident rights, dignity, choice, and person-centered care.
Support residents and families through admissions, transfers, room changes, and discharges.
Identify residents’ social, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial needs through assessments and care planning.
Coordinate discharge planning and connect residents and families with appropriate community resources and services.
Address resident and family concerns, grievances, and complaints while supporting positive resolutions.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote residents’ overall well-being.
Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, employees, and community agencies.
Provide staff education and training related to Resident Rights and Social Services.