Social Services Director

Helia Healthcare • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Helia Healthcare is seeking a Social Services Director to support residents’ practical, emotional, and social needs. The role assesses residents’ psychosocial needs and risks, develops social service interventions to improve quality of life, and completes required documentation. The director plans safe and appropriate discharges, leads the social services team, coordinates Family Council, manages the grievance process, collaborates with families and healthcare professionals, and tracks quality indicators.

Employment offers are contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen. Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human-services major, such as sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or special education.
• At least one year of social work experience involving supervisory duties and direct work with geriatric residents.
• Current Missouri or Illinois social work license, depending on location.
• Experience with Medicaid and Medicare, and regulatory knowledge.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Working knowledge of behavioral health systems and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and assess information about residents’ psychosocial needs, risk factors, and life circumstances.
• Design social service interventions to improve residents’ quality of life.
• Complete required documentation.
• Develop discharge plans that support residents’ needs and safety.
• Lead and guide the social services team.
• Coordinate the Family Council.
• Manage the grievance process professionally.
• Collaborate with families, physicians, staff, and referral sources.
• Track quality indicators.

What This Job Offers

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