Are you ready to contribute to a team committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual's unique talent?
If yes, how you will contribute to the team:
As the
Social Services Director (SSD), you will direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. You will assist each resident and their family in adjusting to placement, illness, and the plan of care, ensuring they attain the highest practicable level of functioning.
Must Have:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- 2-3 years of related field work experience in social services.
- Ability to develop and maintain a care plan with the facility's interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to work with physically and mentally ill, disabled, and emotionally upset elderly individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and be discreet in handling sensitive information.
- Knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, and laws related to long-term care.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in a skilled nursing environment.
- Supervisory experience.
- Ability to think strategically and exercise discretion and independent judgment to make logical, practical decisions.
