Director of Social Services

Description

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. 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.

Facility: Medilodge of West Bloomfield 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.
• 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

Start a rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

Requirements

Summary

Leads and directs the social services staff in the 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.

Essential 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 counsel 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.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business
• Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

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