Social Services Designee
The Grove of Skokie is a leading post-acute care and rehabilitation facility, proudly recognized with the Gold Seal of Approval® Certification for Post-Acute Care from The Joint Commission, the nation’s top healthcare accrediting authority. This certification highlights our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care, safety, and patient outcomes. We specialize in providing comprehensive post-hospital rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, ensuring each resident receives personalized care tailored to their specific needs.
About the role
As a Social Services Designee, you will assist in preparing our residents for their future. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at our facility by meeting their social and emotional needs during their stay, coordinating resident discharges, and participating in resident care conferences. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.
Responsibilities
- Ensure residents' social and emotional needs are met during their stay
- Coordinate resident discharges
- Participate in resident care conferences
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in a Social Worker role, preferably in a healthcare setting
- Hindi, Urdu, and/or Gujarati language skills preferred but not required
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Prior Social Services Designee experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a similar field
- Five (5) years of related experience
Benefits
- On Demand Pay
- Competitive wages
- Tuition reimbursement
- Internal growth opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance options
- 401K with employer match
- Employee concierge program
- Employee assistance program
Please note that benefit packages vary based on hours worked.
Location
Conveniently located at 9000 Lavergne Avenue, Skokie, IL, our facility offers easy access to public transportation and major highways. Skokie is a dynamic community with a mix of cultural attractions, parks, and shopping, offering a great balance between work and life.