Social Services Director

Social Services Director (Full-Time)

Canyon Springs Post Acute is seeking a compassionate, organized, and experienced Social Services Director to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional who is passionate about advocating for residents and supporting their psychosocial well-being in a skilled nursing and post-acute care environment.

Position: Social Services Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $115,000 annually
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and other company-sponsored benefits.

Position Summary

The Social Services Director is responsible for providing medically related social services to residents to help attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality, objectivity, strong organizational skills, effective communication, persistence, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Establish courses of action by exploring options and setting goals with residents and their families.


* Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being.


* Provide medically related social services to support residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial health.


* Evaluate social, family, psychological, and emotional factors to assess social service needs and develop appropriate care plans.


* Provide emotional support and counseling to residents and families coping with illness, disability, grief, loss, and end-of-life issues.


* Assist residents and families with healthcare decision-making processes.


* Assist residents with personal shopping needs when appropriate.


* Maintain inventory and tracking of resident belongings.


* Coordinate investigations and responses regarding missing, lost, or stolen personal belongings.


* Connect residents with community resources, social service agencies, health organizations, and welfare programs.


* Assist residents in obtaining prosthetics, assistive devices, and other necessary equipment.


* Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with facility departments and external community agencies.


* Complete and maintain accurate documentation regarding resident social service status and interventions.


* Coordinate outpatient appointments and schedule ancillary services including optometry, podiatry, dentistry, and psychiatric services.


* Participate in discharge planning and coordinate referrals, equipment, agency services, and follow-up care with the interdisciplinary team.


* Provide staff in-service education and training as requested.


* Counsel residents and family members regarding adjustment, coping, and psychosocial concerns.

Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in Socia...