Social Services Manager

Description Salem Transitional Care is looking for a compassionate, organized, and dedicated Social Services Manager to join our team! In this role, you'll serve as an advocate for our residents, helping ensure they receive the support, resources, and person-centered care they deserve. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives while working alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do As our Social Services Manager, you will: Advocate for residents and protect their rights, dignity, and well-being. Complete psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans. Provide support and guidance to residents and their families throughout their stay. Coordinate referrals to community resources and outside agencies. Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, and other departments. Assist with discharge planning to help ensure smooth transitions to the next level of care. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and social service records. Help identify and address residents' behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial needs. Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and community partners. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is passionate about advocating for others and committed to providing exceptional resident-centered care. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, an excellent communicator, and enjoys working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. If you're someone who builds strong relationships, approaches challenges with empathy, and thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we'd love to meet you. Why Join Salem Transitional Care? At Salem Transitional Care, we believe every resident deserves compassionate, person-centered care, and every team member deserves to feel valued and supported. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team in an environment where collaboration, respect, and making a difference every day are at the heart of what we do. What We Offer At Salem Transitional Care, we believe in supporting our team and creating a workplace where you can grow, feel valued, and make a difference every day. Competitive pay Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Generous paid time off (vacation and sick time) Paid holidays, including six recognized holidays plus one floating holiday Career growth and advancement opportunities Ongoing training, leadership development, and education assistance A positive, team-focused culture rooted in our "Force for Good" values Employee recognition and appreciation Requirements Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work. Licenses/Certifications Current LCSW, LSW, or MSW license required. Valid driver's license required. Experience Experience in a post-acute care or skilled nursing facility preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare providers, and community agencies. Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Compassionate, professional, and resident-focused approach to care. #J-18808-Ljbffr