Social Services Director

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Facility: MediLodge of Haggerty Road

· Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.

· Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.

· Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.

· Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

· Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

· Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.

· Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.

· Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.

· Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.

· Pet Insurance: Three options available

· Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.

· Retirement Savings with 401K.

· HSA and FSA options

· Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Start a rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work and at least three to five years of experience in a social service program for the elderly or related field.
• Must be licensed (full or limited) as a bachelor’s or master’s level social worker with the State of Michigan.

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Requires knowledge of the skills necessary to conduct and evaluate assessments of the social and economic aspects of resident care and to identify and evaluate changes in mood and behavior, which affect their lives.
• Requires a working knowledge of the skills necessary to provide continuity in and coordination of resident care, i.e.; possesses skills to interview residents and their families, and communicate with community resources, when necessary.
• Must have knowledge of community agencies and other resources for making referrals for family and resident problems.
• Basic business computer knowledge required.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively with staff, Residents, and families. Must be able to plan, implement and work with only minimal direct supervision.
• Must be able to write clearly and concisely in preparation of social histories and care plans.
• Must be a good listener and be able to display understanding and a helpful attitude toward the problems and concerns of the Residents with terminal illnesses and their families and others.
• Requires valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to be able to attend court hearings and meetings at off-site locations as scheduled.