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Director of Social Services

Accura Healthcare
West Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026

Accura Healthcare of Carlisle has the opportunity to welcome a Director of Social Services to join our team due to internal growth! Our Directors of Social Services are leaders who excel at serving, protecting and advocating for our residents and families. If this sounds like the ideal culture you desire, we welcome the opportunity to work with you!


JOB HIGHLIGHTS:

  • M-F, FT role
  • Benefits eligible, Wage $24-26/hr DOE
  • Welcoming leadership team
  • Supportive families
  • Strong clinical regional leadership and support


ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:

Accura HealthCare of Carlisle is a campus community featuring an 80-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) with memory care located in Carlisle, IA. The campus also features Stonebridge Suites of Carlisle, a 22-apartment independent and assisted living. We embrace a unique, upside-down philosophy that places residents, patients, and direct care employees at the very top of the organizational chart. That includes you!

We take pride in providing quality, person-centered care, in addition to fostering an environment that team members want to be a part of. If you desire an organization that creates an environment that allows both our residents and team members to thrive, consider Accura HealthCare and join us in being partners in care, family for life.

ABOUT ACCURA HEALTHCARE:

Accura HealthCare is a Midwest-based healthcare company that manages and operates over 30 skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities throughout Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. From its beginning in 2016 with 9 care communities, Accura HealthCare has held true to its mission and vision while serving others. Built on the pillars of trust, integrity, accountability, commitment, and kindness, Accura HealthCare is a leader in the Midwest in providing high-quality care. Our employees play a key role in supporting our purpose, “to care for others,” while advancing our mission: “to be partners in care, family for life.”

OUR BRANDS: Accura HealthCare | Stonebridge Suites | Traditions Memory Care

OUR VALUES: Trust. Integrity. Accountability. Commitment. Kindness.

Accura HealthCare is where personal life and work life blend together to bring value and purpose to one’s existence.

JOB SUMMARY:

Our Director of Social Services plans, develops, and integrates programming into residents’ care plans, providing for social, emotional and psychological needs, while taking into account each individual residents’ interests and capabilities. Working collaborative with others, your leadership supports and promotes each resident’s full potential from admission to discharge. Assists in the education regarding aging, Resident Rights, facility services, etc. Participates and contributes as a member of interdepartmental teams (IDT, QAPI), following all established policies and procedures. Utilizes staff, family, volunteers and community resources in the completion of the job duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post-secondary education with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and/or related field.
  • Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, families, and employees.
  • Demonstrates leadership ability while promoting spirit of cooperation with team members.
  • Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

BENEFITS:

  • Vacation time, Sick time & Paid Holidays*
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits*
  • Flexible Spending Account*
  • Employer Paid Life & AD&D*
  • Supplemental Benefits*
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education Assistance available through education partners

*These benefits are available to full-time employees. 401k is available to FT and PT employees. Minnesota and Nebraska employees are eligible for Sick time regardless of status.

Accura HealthCare, an Equal Opportunity Employer and leading post-acute healthcare provider based in Iowa, has communities in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and growing!


Salary : $24 - $26

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