Social Services Director

Laconia is dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment within the nursing center that enables patients/residents to maximize their well-being and overall quality of life by creating a climate, policies, and routines that support individuality, independence, and dignity.
• Plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Supervise a staff of up to 2 employees.
• Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence, and psychological well-being.
• Maintain good working relationships with center employees, meeting with administration and nursing staff to collaborate and plan.
• Ensure a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment is completed for each patient that identifies social, emotional, psychological needs, and strengths.
• Educate patients and families regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving, and available community resources.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to assist patients in coping with their transition and adjustment to a nursing center and to address behavior or mood problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services required.
• Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by state of employment to practice in long-term care.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, travel, and wireless service discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
• 401K and Paid Time Off
• Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
• On-Demand Pay Program that allows instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
• Several voluntary insurances such as:
  • Pet Insurance
  • Term and Whole Life Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Personal Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law, and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Pay

Posted Salary Range: USD $30.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.

Sign-On Bonus: USD $5,000.00