What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services - Kroontje Health Care Center - Full-Time Day Shift position at Warm Hearth Village?
Warm Hearth Village A Nonprofit Community Our Mission: Fostering a person-centered approach to aging
in an inclusive environment that redefines retirement. Our Vision: To nurture a transformative culture where people
live and work in community, knowing their contributions are essential to our
success. Our Values: Innovation, Community Collaboration, Passion, Inclusiveness
and Ethics.
Come be the spark at Warm Hearth! We're in search of an experienced social worker for our skilled rehab, assisted living, and long-term care residents at the Kroontje Health Care Center. The position will be responsible for providing social work services, active discharge planning for the short-term rehab residents, completion of assessments required for the MDS, and referrals for ancillary services. Candidates should possess a sensitivity to ongoing cultural diversities and the needs of the aging population and be trained in recognizing and assessing the emotional and social needs of residents.
The ideal candidate has a history of successful positions involving direct customer service, social services, coordination, and problem-solving, and teamwork. Strong communication and collaboration skills are a must.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for new admissions and ongoing resident evaluations.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention to residents and their families.
- Assist residents and families in adjusting to assisted living, short-term or long-term care placement and changes in health status.
- Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring continuity of care.
- Facilitate family meetings and participate in resident care conferences.
- Connect residents and families with community resources, financial assistance programs, and support services.
- Advocate for resident rights, dignity, autonomy, and quality of life.
- Assist with advance care planning and provide support during end-of-life care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing long-term care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Qualifications
Required:
- Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, care planning, and resident advocacy.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Preferred:
- 4-year degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Counseling, or other human services related degree.
- Previous experience in assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric services.
- Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, discharge planning, and regulatory compliance.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes:
- Competitive salaried compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Four (4) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually for full-time employees
- Access to five (5) days (40 hours) of PTO upon hire
- Continuing education opportunities
- Supportive leadership team
- Complimentary membership to the Warm Hearth fitness center/gym
- One complimentary meal each workday (up to 20 per month) from our Assisted Living dining services
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match after one year of employment when you contribute at least 5%
Why Join Our Team?
At our facility, we are committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We value teamwork, respect, integrity, and excellence, and we are dedicated to helping residents maintain dignity, independence, and the highest quality of life.
Hiring Manager:
Andy Jones
ajones@warmhearth.org