Social Services Director
Required skills
- Social Services
- care planning
- discharge planning
- transitions of care
- community resources
- resident advocacy
- interdisciplinary care team meetings
- psychosocial assessments
- state regulations
- federal regulations
Nice to have
- skilled nursing
- post-acute care
- healthcare
Role summary
Ridgeway Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and organized Social Services Director/Designee to oversee the facility's Social Services program. This role involves assisting residents and families with care planning, discharge planning, and transitions of care, connecting them with community resources, and advocating for their rights. The position requires participation in interdisciplinary care team meetings, psychosocial assessments, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care is preferred, along with strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Social Services Director/Designee
Ridgeway Post Acute
Salary: $62,000 - $75,000 annually
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families? Ridgeway Post Acute is seeking a compassionate, organized, and dedicated Social Services Director/Designee to join our team and help ensure residents receive the support, resources, and advocacy they deserve throughout their healthcare journey.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate and oversee the facility's Social Services program.
- Assist residents and families with care planning, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
- Connect residents with community resources and supportive services.
- Advocate for residents' rights, dignity, and quality of life.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings.
- Support admissions, care conferences, and psychosocial assessments.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to social services.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, healthcare, or social services preferred.
- Knowledge of discharge planning and resident advocacy.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Social Services certification or qualifying experience preferred.
Why Ridgeway Post Acute?
- Competitive salary: $62,000 - $75,000 annually
- Supportive leadership team
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident outcomes
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can advocate for others and make a lasting difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join the Ridgeway Post Acute team!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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