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Healthcare; Skilled Nursing Facility; Rehabilitation; Long-Term Care

Social Service Director

Tacoma, WAOnsiteFull TimeDirector$83,000–$90,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • social services
  • care plan
  • interdisciplinary team
  • mentally ill
  • disabled
  • emotionally upset
  • elderly individuals
  • confidentiality
  • nursing practices
  • long-term care

Nice to have

  • skilled nursing environment
  • supervisory experience
  • strategic thinking
  • discretion
  • independent judgment

Role summary

We are seeking a Social Services Director to lead our Social Services Department. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, assisting residents and families with adjustments to care plans, and maintaining a high level of functioning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 2-3 years of social services experience, and knowledge of long-term care practices. Experience in a skilled nursing environment and supervisory experience are preferred. This position emphasizes person-centered care, teamwork, and compassionate service.

Are You Looking for Your New Career? We are now hiring a Social Services Director to be the newest member of our awesome team!

Salary Range: $83k-90k per year

We believe in cultivating a family culture and thrive on person-centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and their families. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.

What Makes Us Special?

  • UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
  • Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
  • Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
  • Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.

Are you ready to contribute to a team committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual’s unique talent?

If yes, how you will contribute to the team:

As the Social Services Director (SSD), you will direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. You will assist each resident and their family in adjusting to placement, illness, and the plan of care, ensuring they attain the highest practicable level of functioning.

Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 2-3 years of related field work experience in social services.
  • Ability to develop and maintain a care plan with the facility's interdisciplinary team.
  • Ability to work with physically and mentally ill, disabled, and emotionally upset elderly individuals.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and be discreet in handling sensitive information.
  • Knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, and laws related to long-term care.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in a skilled nursing environment.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Ability to think strategically and exercise discretion and independent judgment to make logical, practical decisions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

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