Responsibilities

• The Social Service Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all Social Services Department operations in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, facility policies, and the Administrator’s guidance.
• This role manages the full admissions and discharge process including referrals, screenings, tours, financial assistance, and individualized discharge planning.
• All while providing resident assessments, care planning, and supervision of social services staff.
• The Director advocates for residents by offering emotional and psychosocial support, facilitating adjustment to facility life, communicating needs to staff, and fostering strong family involvement.
• Additional duties include maintaining regulatory compliance and detailed documentation, participating in inspections and leadership meetings, contributing to policy development and strategic decisions, educating stakeholders on rights and safety, and proactively preventing or resolving escalated situations with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Preferred: valid Minnesota license to practice social work.
• Resident Care Insight: Must understand the psychosocial and emotional needs of residents.
• Key Competencies: Requires strong communication, organization, management, and leadership skills.
• Additional Qualifications: Must pass a criminal background check and preferably have experience in healthcare or long-term care settings

Benefits

• UKG Wallet - get paid the next day!
• Free Single Medical Insurance
• Loan reimbursement.
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Paid Time Off – Vacation Time
• 401 (k) with annual contribution match
• Referral bonuses
• Career path to other positions within our growing company!