Social Services and Activities Director

Ensign Services•Atchison, KS

15d

About The Position

The Social Services and Activities Director leads and coordinates the facility’s Social Services and Activities programs. The role supports residents’ emotional, psychosocial, and recreational needs while promoting dignity, choice, meaningful engagement, and overall quality of life. The Director works with residents, families, staff, community resources, volunteers, and community partners to provide a supportive, resident-centered environment. The position oversees social services activities including psychosocial assessments, documentation, admissions and care planning, discharge planning, resident advocacy, referrals to community resources, and support for residents and families through transitions. It also oversees an activities program designed around residents’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, social, and cultural needs, including individual and group activities, events, outings, volunteer programs, and Resident Council support. The Director collaborates across departments, participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and facility regulations related to social services and activities programming. The role supports the facility’s mission, vision, and values through daily leadership and service.

Requirements

Must possess, or be willing to obtain within six months of hire, a Social Service Designee (SSD) Certificate, Activity Director Certification, or other qualifying certification or training approved by state and facility regulations.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to develop meaningful programs and services that enhance resident quality of life.
Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, community resources, and interdisciplinary team members.

Nice To Haves

Experience in social services, activities, recreation therapy, healthcare, human services, or long-term care.
Experience working with geriatric populations.
Knowledge of resident rights, psychosocial needs, person-centered care practices, and long-term care regulations.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility’s social services program.
Complete psychosocial assessments and maintain accurate documentation.
Participate in admissions, care planning, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Help residents and families access community resources and supportive services.
Advocate for resident rights and address resident and family concerns.
Coordinate responses to reports of missing, lost, or stolen belongings.
Maintain working relationships with community agencies and support organizations.
Support residents and families through transitions, adjustment periods, and discharge planning.
Develop, implement, and evaluate an activities program addressing residents’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, social, and cultural needs.
Plan individual and group activities based on residents’ interests and preferences.
Organize special events, holiday celebrations, outings, volunteer programs, and community partnerships.
Encourage resident participation while honoring resident choice and self-determination.
Facilitate and support Resident Council meetings and resident-led initiatives.
Maintain activity calendars, participation records, and required documentation.
Collaborate with other departments to promote resident engagement throughout the facility.
Build positive relationships with residents, families, team members, volunteers, and community partners.
Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
Promote resident-centered care and quality of life.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and facility regulations related to social services and activities programming.
Support the facility’s mission, vision, and values through daily leadership and service.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
DailyPay
Career advancement opportunities
Child Care Benefit Program
Scholarship opportunities
Employee discounts on entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and more