Social Services Director (Jackson, MI)

NexCare WellBridge Senior Living • Jackson, MI

17h • $69,000 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Faith Haven Senior Care team! 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 Services Director participates in resident care management and plays a key role in advocating and promoting resident rights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field
• License Required: A minimum of a Limited License in Social Work required; LBSW/LMSW preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience in a health care facility; long term care experience highly desired; 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

• LBSW/LMSW preferred.
• long term care experience highly desired

Responsibilities

• Participate in 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.

Benefits

• Medical – no deductible or co-pay AND low cost to you per paycheck!
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Dental & Vision
• Holiday Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000 per year!
• Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses - Build your own team of Heroes! up to $1500 per referral to the same or any one of our other 27 facilities!
• 401k with employer match
• Attentive & Supportive Leadership!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director