Social Services Director

Do you have excellent people skills and a passion for geriatrics? If so, consider joining a leader in the long-term care industry! The Terrace is seeking a full-time Social Services Director to join our team. We offer opportunities for advancement, comprehensive benefits, and competitive pay. We are looking for applicants who are highly motivated, energetic, professional, and possess clinical knowledge as well as excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in the long-term care setting is highly preferred. The ideal applicant will be skilled in establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with residents.

Responsibilities:

• Complete forms, reports, evaluations, studies etc. related to social services.
• Assist with resident admission into the facility
• Develop a post-discharge plan
• Develop a workable quality assurance program for social services and coordinate this activity.
• Retain a listing of and be knowledgeable of, all available resources needed for comprehensive care needs of residents, to include community agencies.
• Process all abuse and grievance complaints and work with local social services agency in resolution of abuse, keeping administrator aware at all times of progress and process. Initiate filing adult protection forms when indicated.
• Maintain periodic content with family and schedule regular individual conferences with residents.
• Responsible for notifying legally responsible parties of the residents of impending quarterly evaluations of each resident’s care plan and request their input or attendance. If the resident’s condition should warrant more frequent evaluations, the Social Services Director will be responsible for the notification.
• Assist with pre-admission screening.
• Participate in all care plan conferences.
• Counsel resident, family members, and staff.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor's in social work or related degree; Masters degree preferred
• Experience in long-term care highly preferred

Benefits:
The Terrace offers a comprehensive benefit package as well as opportunities for professional development. Because we value each and every employee, we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Health, Vision & Dental
• Short-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Plans

Note: Benefit eligibility depends on employment status.

We also strive to take care of our employees by providing continuing education, scholarship opportunities, a free Employee Assistance Program, direct deposit, and Perfect Attendance perks!

If you are interested in being part of a family that allows you the opportunity to apply your skills for a leader in the long term care industry, then we encourage you to apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer.