Director of Social Services

Director of Social Services 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars 111 Evergreen Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037 Full-time NexCare WellBridge Senior Living 49 reviews Full-time Join our

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Overtime after 8 hours! The Social Services Director oversees and directs the daily operations of the social services department. This position is responsible for leading efforts to provide social services to residents and their families to enable them to deal with the impact of illness and extend placement. The Social Worker participates in resident care management and plays a key role in advocating and promoting resident rights.

You will earn:

Competitive wages based on your valuable experience Yearly Wage Increases PLUS we offer you best in class benefits: Career Advancement Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Medical - no deductible or co-pay AND low cost to you per paycheck! Generous Paid Time Off PTO Dental & Vision Holiday Pay Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance 401k with employer match Attentive & Supportive Leadership! How you will help people every day: Oversee and direct resident care management and ensure all established social services provisions are carried out. Identify medically-related social services needs of residents and ensure that these needs are met. Assist in meeting the psychological needs of each resident, including developing and managing services to improve social functioning, reduce psychosocial problems, enhance positive self-image, and preserve dignity. Coordinate psychiatric services and monitor psychoactive medication usage. You will promote hospitality and excellent customer service in our every daily interaction with our guests, their families, and visitors. Through kind words and encouragement, you will promote a positive, healthy environment in which to heal and thrive. You will develop & deliver clinical orientation and training for new nursing team members including classroom training on specific nursing policies, procedures, and techniques; observing, assisting and assessing new team members performance; and ensure new members are equipped with the skills necessary to be successful in their new roles. What you will need to be part of our EPIC team: Must have a current Limited License in Social Work (LSW

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

); LMSW preferred Bachelor's Degree in Social Work ( PREFERRED

BUT NOT REQUIRED

) 3+ years of related experience in a health care facility; long term care experience highly desired; working knowledge of gerontology. Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering Excellent, Passionate, Innovative care! You are a team player, dedicated to doing what it takes to support your team members and get the job done. NX2

Facility Location:

111 Evergreen Road, Battle Creek, MI 49015 Surrounding locations within 15 miles:

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