Social Services Director

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Because Every Resident Deserves a Champion, a Cheerleader, and Occasionally a Therapist with a Clipboard

• Do you have a heart the size of Missouri, the multitasking power of an octopus, and the uncanny ability to calm chaos with just a raised eyebrow? Congratulations-this job might be your calling.
• At Helia Healthcare, our Social Services Director is the emotional GPS, the family-wrangler, the morale booster, and the behind-the-scenes hero making sure residents get everything they need-practically, emotionally, and socially. If you love helping people, solving problems, and making things better (preferably all before lunch), this is your kind of adventure.
• What You'll Be Doing (AKA: Your Mission Should You Choose to Accept It)
• Playing detective as you gather and assess info about residents' psychosocial needs, risk factors, life stories, quirks, and occasionally... family drama.
• Designing social service interventions that actually work, improving quality of life and helping residents shine like the stars they are.
• Completing required documentation like the organized professional you are-not the "I'll do it later" version of you from college.
• Masterminding discharge plans that make sense, keep everyone safe, and don't make the nursing staff cry.
• Leading your social services crew with charisma, compassion, and just enough structure to keep the wheels turning smoothly.
• Coordinating the Family Council-yes, even Uncle Larry with the opinions.
• Managing the grievance process with grace, professionalism, and sometimes snacks.
• Collaborating with families, physicians, staff, and referral sources to keep everyone on the same page and emotionally intact.
• Tracking quality indicators like the data superstar you are-because excellence is a team sport.

Requirements

What You Bring to the Party

• A bachelor's degree in social work or a related human-services major (sociology, gerontology, psych, rehab counseling, special ed-pick your flavor).
• At least one year of social work experience with supervisory duties and direct work with geriatric residents.
• A current Missouri or Illinois Social Work license (location dependent-no teleportation required).
• Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, and enough regulatory knowledge to impress even the sternest surveyor.
• Leadership skills strong enough to guide a team and communication skills smooth enough to calm just about anyone.
• The ability to collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals without needing caffeine as a translator.
• Working knowledge of behavioral health systems and the networking skills of someone who knows how to get things done.

The Fine Print (Still Important!):

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen. We want to keep our residents safe, happy, and in good hands-you're part of that promise.

Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community.

Salary Description


$22.00 - $30.00 / hourly