Social Services Director

Generations at Applewood LLC•Matteson, IL

4d•$60,000

About The Position

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, Generations Applewood, Matteson, IL Generations at Applewood, in Matteson, IL, has an Opening for a Social Services Director. This is a Full Time Position with Full Benefits, Pleasant Working Conditions, and the Opportunity for Advancement. Salary is $60,000 annually. We seek a compassionate, experienced individual that will foster a climate that enables our wonderful residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. Our goal is to provide our residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Generations at Applewood is a beautiful 24-hour rehabilitation and skilled nursing community offering quality healthcare services to senior residents throughout the Chicagoland area. Learn more about our facility at?www.generationsapplewood.com.

Requirements

BA or Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) - or - BA in Psychology or Sociology
A member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) desirable
Minimum two years' supervisory experience
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in field of social services in a hospital, nursing or long-term care facility
Demonstrated knowledge of the social dynamic of the geriatric population
Knowledge of community resources
Initiative to seek new methods and services for residents
Strong leadership and relationship building skills
High level of organizational professionalism
Working knowledge of government regulations as relevant to social services

Nice To Haves

A member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) desirable

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, developing and directing our facility’s social service programs in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations
Ensure that medical, emotional, and social needs of each resident is met/maintained
Greet and orient new residents
Provide information regarding community resources to residents' families
Direct hospice and palliative care
Coordinate discharge planning
Facilitate regular care plan meetings with residents and their families
Complete the MDS (Minimum Data Set) within the Assessment Reference date
Address residents' grievances and assist nursing or other pertinent departments in resolving issues
Attend/facilitate intervention, rehabilitation, marketing, performance improvement and Medicare meetings as appropriate