Social Services Director

American Senior Communities•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Social Services Director at Canterbury Nursing & Rehab delivers medically related social services to help residents attain or maintain the highest level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The role calls for knowledge of social work and human services, empathetic engagement with residents and families, effective communication with interdisciplinary teams, and collaboration across departments and with external organizations. The director is expected to support a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents and demonstrate the C.A.R.E. values of Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field.
  • Strong passion for geriatric advocacy and commitment to senior care excellence.
  • Knowledge of social work principles, psychosocial assessments and interventions, case management, discharge planning, and crisis intervention.
  • Empathetic interpersonal skills, clear communication, conflict resolution, and mediation skills.
  • Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous social services experience.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver medically related social services to support residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
  • Engage empathetically with residents and families.
  • Communicate effectively and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, departments, professionals, consultants, organizations, and government regulatory agencies.
  • Help create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.
  • Work toward the shared goal of excellent resident care.
  • Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values to residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Access to earnings before payday.
  • Employee referral bonus programs.
  • 401(k).
  • FSA program.
  • Free life insurance.
  • PTO exchange for pay programs.
  • Medical coverage advertised as low as $25.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Workforce Chaplains.
  • Personalized Wellness Coaching.
  • Holiday pay.
  • PTO and opportunities to earn additional PTO.
  • Employee Discount Programs.
  • Preceptors and mentorship programs.
  • Clinical and leadership development pathways.
  • Education partnerships with colleges and universities.
  • Financial assistance for continuing education.
  • Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.
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