Director of Social Services

Wolfeboro Bay Center – Wolfeboro, NH

Wolfeboro Bay Center is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and resident-focused Director of Social Services to join our leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a social services professional who is passionate about advocating for residents, supporting families, and helping individuals navigate the challenges associated with short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.

As Director of Social Services, you will play an essential role in ensuring our residents' psychosocial, emotional, and discharge-planning needs are met while working closely with nursing, therapy, physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Salary

$60,000 – $80,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee the Social Services Department

• Assess residents' psychosocial, emotional, and social needs

• Develop and implement individualized plans to address identified needs

• Advocate for residents and promote dignity, independence, choice, and quality of life

• Provide support and guidance to residents and families throughout their stay

• Participate in resident care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings

• Coordinate discharge planning and ensure safe, appropriate transitions of care

• Connect residents and families with community resources and services

• Assist residents and families with advance directives and other care-related planning

• Address resident and family concerns promptly and professionally

• Support residents experiencing adjustment difficulties, behavioral concerns, grief, or other psychosocial challenges

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility, state, and federal requirements

• Participate in quality improvement and regulatory readiness initiatives

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, admissions, activities, dietary, and other departments to provide comprehensive resident-centered care

Qualifications

• Previous social services experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or healthcare setting strongly preferred

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred

• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations

• Strong understanding of discharge planning and community resources

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners

• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities

• Compassionate, professional, and resident-centered approach

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Why Join Wolfeboro Bay Center?

At Wolfeboro Bay Center, you'll have the opportunity to become an important part of a team committed to providing exceptional care to our residents.

We offer:

• Competitive salary of $60,000 – $80,000

• Supportive leadership and interdisciplinary team

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents and families

• Collaborative work environment

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package

Benefits

We are proud to offer full time employees benefit options, including:

• Healthcare benefits

• Dental

• Vision

• STD/LTD

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Program

• Vacation and sick time

• Personal days

• Wellness program with free telehealth, preventative care, deep discounts on some pharmaceutical prescriptions, and more

Make a Difference Every Day

If you're an experienced social services professional looking for an opportunity to advocate for residents, support families, and be part of a dedicated healthcare team, Wolfeboro Bay Center wants to hear from you.

Apply today!

All offers of employment are subject to background and registry screenings in accordance with state and federal regulations.