Director, Social Services

Church Home of Hartford•Bloomfield, CT

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About The Position

The Director of Social Services provides counseling and social service support to residents in the skilled nursing department. The role ensures regulatory compliance and accurate documentation as residents transition between levels of care at Seabury or are admitted to or discharged from the hospital. Working with trained staff across departments, the Director helps oversee residents’ status and condition, provides intervention assistance as needed, and supports an excellent experience for residents and families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required.
Ability to read, speak, and understand English clearly.
Ability to work with frail elderly people.
Aptitude for communicating and planning for infirm elderly people.
Strong communication skills.
Effective counseling skills.
Ability to work with a calm, professional, and thorough approach.
Ability to use a telephone, car, and computer.

Nice To Haves

Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.
Two or more years of long-term care (LTC) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide counseling and social service support to skilled nursing residents.
Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate documentation as residents transition between levels of care or are admitted to or discharged from the hospital.
Work with staff across departments to oversee residents’ status and condition.
Provide intervention assistance as necessary.
Support an excellent experience for residents and families.

Benefits

Annual increases and Resident Appreciation Checks.
PayActiv program, providing access to 50% of wages the next day.
Verizon Wireless discount.
18% employee discount at the on-site Bistro.
Free secure parking.
403(b) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5% of salary after one year.
Free access to the Fitness and Wellness Center, pool, and walking trails.
For employees working 32 hours or more: paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and personal time off.
For employees working 32 hours or more: medical, vision, and dental plans, with Seabury sharing in the cost of coverage.
For employees working 32 hours or more: medical and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts.
For employees working 32 hours or more: tuition reimbursement.
For employees working 32 hours or more: company-provided life insurance and options for additional voluntary life insurance.
For employees working 32 hours or more: company-paid long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.