Director of Social Services at Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation summary: The Director of Social Services leads the Social Services Department, developing and implementing programs to support the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of residents in a long-term care setting. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans, advocating for residents' rights, and acting as a liaison between residents, families, and community resources. The position requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field, relevant licensure, leadership experience, and a strong understanding of the aging process and psychosocial needs.

-: A Great Place to Work Eastside is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team! -: *** $7500 Sign on Bonus What You'll Do: As a Director of Social Services, you will lead our Social Services Department and the programs within it. Your work will play a crucial role in ensuring the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of our residents. Key Responsibilities of a Director of Social Services: Develop and implement comprehensive social services programs that address the diverse needs of our residents Provide leadership to the Social Services team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans that enhance the overall well-being of residents Act as a liaison between residents, families, and community resources to support a seamless transition into our facility and assist with discharge planning Advocate for residents' rights, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care and maintaining their dignity and independence If you are passionate about playing a crucial role in ensuring the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of our residents, in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Director of Social Services. -: What We Offer As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Eastside team enjoys: Competitive compensation and benefits package Comprehensive training and mentorship Opportunities for professional growth and development Supportive and collaborative work environment The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents Rate of Pay: USD $60,000.00 - USD $68,000.00 /Yr. -: What You'll Bring: Qualifications of a Director of Social Services: Master’s degree in social work or related field Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred Minimum of 4 years in social services, with at least 2 of those years in a leadership role in a long-term care setting Strong understanding of the aging process, psychosocial needs of the elderly, and the impact of chronic illness Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team and build positive relationships with residents and their families -: We Hire for Heart! National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

Keywords: social services, long-term care, resident advocacy, care coordination, psychosocial support, program development, leadership, geriatric social work, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care