Social Services Director

PACS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

All Saints Subacute & Skilled Nursing is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Services Director to join our team. This position plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by providing social services support, advocacy, counseling, and discharge planning in a skilled nursing environment. The Social Services Director is responsible for providing medically related social services to residents to help attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational, communication, planning, and interpersonal skills while maintaining objectivity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all resident interactions.

Requirements

• Experience in skilled nursing, subacute care, long-term care, or healthcare social services preferred.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, resident rights, community resources, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and establish positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and community partners.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish courses of action by exploring options and setting goals with residents and their families.
• Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and overall well-being.
• Provide medically related social services to support residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial health.
• Evaluate social, family, psychological, and emotional factors to assess social service needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to residents and families coping with illness, disability, grief, loss, and health-related concerns.
• Assist residents and families with healthcare decisions and care planning.
• Assist residents with personal shopping needs as appropriate.
• Maintain inventory and tracking of resident belongings.
• Coordinate responses and investigations regarding missing, lost, or stolen personal belongings.
• Connect residents with community resources, social service agencies, health organizations, and welfare programs.
• Assist residents in obtaining prosthetics, adaptive equipment, and assistive devices.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with facility departments and community agencies.
• Document resident social service assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Assist in scheduling outpatient appointments and coordinating ancillary services, including optometry, podiatry, dentistry, and psychiatric services.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate referrals, equipment, agency services, and follow-up care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide in-service education and training to staff as requested.
• Counsel residents and family members regarding psychosocial concerns and adjustment issues.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and other employee benefits.

What This Job Offers

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