Social Services Director

Location: Greater Springfield Area, IL
Position: Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity
Competitive Pay + Benefits!

Are you passionate about helping others and making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Services Director to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team!

This is an excellent opportunity for a social services professional who enjoys building relationships, advocating for residents, and working alongside a supportive team. We believe in teamwork, respect, professional growth, and creating an environment where both residents and employees feel valued.

Our community provides a variety of services, including long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, secured memory care, respite services, bariatric care, and inpatient therapy.

As our Social Services Director, you will help ensure residents' emotional, psychological, and social needs are supported while promoting their dignity, independence, and overall quality of life.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the Social Services Department.

• Identify and address residents' psychosocial, emotional, and social needs.

• Complete social services assessments and develop individualized care plans.

• Participate in MDS assessments and documentation.

• Coordinate and facilitate resident care conferences with families and interdisciplinary team members.

• Build relationships with residents, families, and responsible parties.

• Coordinate resident discharges, including home health services, durable medical equipment, and transfers when needed.

• Advocate for residents while ensuring their rights, dignity, and well-being are respected.

• Connect residents and families with appropriate resources and support services.

• Previous social services experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.

• At least one year of social services experience preferred.

• Understanding of the MDS process and psychosocial assessments preferred.

• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and staff.

• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.

• A genuine passion for advocating for residents and improving their quality of life.

• Competitive wages!

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Overtime opportunities

• Supportive management and leadership team

• Career advancement and professional growth opportunities

• A team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued

If you're ready to take the next step in your social services career and want to work in an environment where compassion, teamwork, and resident advocacy matter, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.