Social Services Director

Social Service Director Join The Pearl of St Charles! We are seeking a Social Service Director with competitive wages, flexible scheduling, medical benefits. At Pearl Healthcare, you are our greatest asset! We offer these competitive benefits: Competitive wage Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision Free Life Insurance Paid Vacation/Sick Time Personal Days Employee Referral Bonus Tuition Reimbursement 401K Meaningful and rewarding work environment Description The primary purpose of the Social Services Director is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of our facility’s Social Services Department. Responsibilities Embody the company standard as a high-quality care provider. Demonstrate strong leadership. Supervise, coordinate, and perform the activities of the Social Services Department. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the social, emotional, and psychological needs of patients. Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families in a friendly and sympathetic manner. Collect data, conduct patient assessments and complete all state required documentation. Coordinate discharge planning. Coordinate the referral of patients and families to appropriate community, social service, other extended care and rehabilitation facilities and organizations. Maintain regular and ongoing relationships with families and residents. Coordinate and direct care plan meetings. Communicate with physicians, nursing staff and other members of the team in the planning of patient care services, patient care plans and discharge plans. Communicate daily with Nursing and Admissions team regarding admissions, discharges and transfers. Qualifications Minimum 3 years’ experience in working within a skilled nursing, short term rehabilitative environment. Knowledge of Federal and State regulations. Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal, organizational and communication skills. Facility Location The Pearl of St Charles 850 Dunham Rd. St Charles, IL 60174 Pearl Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Pearl of St. Charles