Social Services Director

ASC • Butler, IN

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About The Position

The Social Services Director at The Pines of DeKalb delivers medically related social services to help residents attain or maintain the highest possible level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The role supports residents and their families in a compassionate senior-care setting and contributes to care planning. It requires knowledge of social work principles, psychosocial assessment and intervention, case management, discharge planning, and crisis intervention. The director engages empathetically with residents and families, communicates effectively with interdisciplinary teams, and helps resolve conflicts. The role also promotes collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, organizations, and government regulatory agencies, while supporting a welcoming and engaging atmosphere for residents and advancing excellent care.

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.
• Familiarity with case management, discharge planning, and crisis intervention.
• Empathetic interpersonal communication and clear communication with interdisciplinary teams.
• Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work toward excellent resident care.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Previous social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medically related social services to support residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Support residents, families, and care planning.
• Use psychosocial assessment and intervention, case management, discharge planning, and crisis intervention knowledge.
• Communicate empathetically with residents and families and effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Resolve conflicts and mediate when needed.
• Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.
• Work with and promote collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, organizations, and government regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Benefits

• Access to earnings before payday.
• Employee referral bonus programs.
• 401(k).
• Flexible spending account (FSA) program.
• Free life insurance.
• PTO exchange for pay programs.
• Medical coverage, with plans described as available as low as $25.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workforce Chaplains workplace support.
• Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Holiday pay.
• Paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
• Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and more.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time