Social Services Director

Responsibilities

• Pychosocial Care & Advocacy
• Help to accurately identify resident’s psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs through regular visitation and observation.
• Complete Social History and Psychosocial assessment of residents promptly upon admission and routinely thereafter, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Integrate assessment findings into the interdisciplinary care planning process (MDS), contributing to a holistic plan that addresses the resident's unique needs and preferences.
• Work closely with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect resident’s rights, dignity, and self-determination throughout their stay.
• Prevent and address resident abuse, neglect, and exploitation as mandated by law and professional licensure.
• Care for coordination of discharge planning services, ensuring smooth transitions for residents back to the community or to other levels of care, and linking them with necessary post-discharge resources.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to residents and families coping with illness, disability, and long-term care placement.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) is Preferred.
• Licenses: Preferred unencumbered LSW (Licensed Social Worker) or CSW (Certified Social Worker) license in the state of Illinois.
• Experience: Experience in a Long Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is highly preferred and strongly recommended.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to work independently while also functioning as a collaborative part of the interdisciplinary group. Proficiency in computer knowledge for documentation (EHR/MDS). Exceptional ability to build and maintain rapport with residents, family members, and peers.

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are excited to welcome dedicated, skilled, and compassionate Social Workers to our thriving team!

Pay

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Schedule

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