Social Services and Activities Director

Skilled Nursing Professionals • Atchison, KS

13d • Onsite

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, and interdisciplinary teams to create a supportive, resident-centered environment.

The Director develops and evaluates social services and activities programming, completes psychosocial assessments, supports admissions and care planning, connects residents and families with community services, advocates for resident rights, and helps residents navigate transitions and discharge planning. The role also plans individualized and group activities, events, outings, volunteer programs, and community partnerships, while maintaining calendars and participation records.

This leadership position contributes to QAPI initiatives, promotes resident-centered care, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations for social services and activities programming. The Director supports the facility’s mission, vision, and values through daily leadership and service.

Requirements

• Must possess a Social Service Designee (SSD) Certificate, Activity Director Certification, or other qualifying certification or training approved by state and facility regulations, or be willing to obtain one within six months of hire.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop meaningful programs and services that enhance resident quality of life.
• Ability to collaborate 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 activity program addressing residents’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, social, and cultural needs.
• Plan and coordinate individual and group activities based on resident interests and preferences.
• Organize special events, holiday celebrations, outings, volunteer programs, and community partnerships.
• Encourage resident participation while respecting resident choice and self-determination.
• Facilitate 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.
• Foster positive relationships with residents, families, team members, volunteers, and community partners.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture focused on 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed