Social Services Director

PALLADIAN EMPLOYEE SERVICES LLC • Maryland Heights, MO

10d • $22 - $30

About The Position

The Social Services Director supports residents’ practical, emotional, and social needs at Helia Healthcare. The role assesses residents’ psychosocial needs and develops social service interventions to improve their quality of life. It also oversees documentation, discharge planning, the social services team, Family Council coordination, and the grievance process. The director collaborates with residents’ families, physicians, staff, and referral sources, and tracks quality indicators.

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 with supervisory duties and direct work with geriatric residents.
• Current Missouri or Illinois social work license, depending on location.
• Experience with Medicaid and Medicare and knowledge of applicable regulations.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Working knowledge of behavioral health systems and networking skills.
• Successful background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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