Director of Social Services

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Social Services

Facility: MediLodge of Farmington

Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with us and become part of a team that truly values your contributions. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why MediLodge?

• 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.
• Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.
• Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.
• 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 rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

Summary:
The Social Services Director provides psychosocial support to residents and their families.

Qualifications: Education:

• BSSW, MSSW preferred.

Licenses/Certification:

• Licensing as required by the state of employment.

Experience:

• One year of experience in a long-term care environment.

Job Functions:

• Provides direct psychosocial intervention.

• Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually.

• Creates, reviews, and updates care plan and progress notes.

• Provides direct psychosocial intervention.

• Coordinates resident visits with outside services, dental, optical, etc.

• Attends and documents resident council meetings.

• Assists resident’s families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process.

• Works with the patient, family and other team members to plan discharge.

• Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.

• Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants.

• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long-term care environment.

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.