Social Services Director

At St. Sophia Health & Rehab, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. St. Sophia Health & Rehab partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise.

Pay, Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Immediately accrue paid time off (PTO) as you work
• 6 observed holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 floating holiday
• Up to $5,000 in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions
• Medical (Teledoc included), dental, vision, life, and other voluntary insurance
• Fun work environment with contests and employee appreciation events each week

Responsibilities

• Assure that social service/discharge planning activities are integrated and coordinated within the hospital system by effective communication at all levels
• Develop specific, measurable, realistic plans and objectives, which enhance social service daily
• Perform psychosocial assessment and reassessment on all residents
• Identify and address the psychosocial needs of residents and their families
• Perform all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Formulate a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluate the effectiveness of learning; include family in teaching as appropriate
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical social work and discharge planning
• Interpret and promote residents’ rights and the “Residents’ Bill of Rights”
• Interact professionally with resident and family and involve resident and family in the formation of the plan of care
• Provide individual and group help for residents’ and families at times of adjustment, crisis, or need
• Coordinate and direct Social Service/Discharge Planning Department to ensure resident needs are met and facility policy is followed
• Provide appropriate resources and support to Social Service/Discharge Planning Staff/Clinical Staff
• Be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations
• Maintain a good rapport and working relationship with medical staff, departments, and employees
• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity
• Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality

Skills

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language
• Bachelor’s degree in social work
• Current State Clinical Social Work Licensure
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Good ethical practice
• Relationship management