Director of Social Services

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Social Services

The Orchards is currently seeking a Director of Social Services to join our team.

Director of Social Services Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning social services programs

• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to plan social services programs for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neurological and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, and infectious diseases if applicable

• Promptly follows-up on admission inquiries, evaluates and assesses the needs of prospective residents to determine appropriateness of facility placement 

Director of Social Services Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience as a Director of Social Work in a large LTC setting preferred

• BSW or MSW preferred, or Bachelors degree in related field

• At least one year experience in Social Work field required 

Director of Social Services Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

• Vacation and Paid Sick Time

• 401K 

• Tuition Reimbursement