Social Services Director

Social Services Director Clinton, IA | Full-Time | $23.00+/hour, based on experience

Job Description:

Do you find joy in helping others and making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors? Are you looking for a rewarding career where your compassion, leadership, and people skills can shine? At Eagle Point Nursing & Rehabilitation, our goal is to share our skills and talents to enhance the lives of those we serve. We take pride in providing an employee-friendly work environment where residents are treated like family and team members are valued. We are looking for a compassionate, motivated Social Services Director to oversee our Social Services Department in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. In this role, you'll build meaningful relationships with residents and families, help them navigate the transition into long-term care, and support their emotional and psychosocial well-being.

What You'll Do:

• Complete admission/discharge paperwork with residents and/or representatives.
• Encourage staff to maintain and enhance residents’ rights and dignity.
• Develop social service goals and approaches based on comprehensive assessments.
• Ensure residents with behaviors, mental illness, or psychological difficulties have appropriate treatments and resources.
• Assess resident needs and help plan and manage all aspects of the skilled stay.
• Get to know residents individually to better understand their needs, interests, and personal preferences.
• Complete required screens and assessments and help orient residents and families to Eagle Point.
• Support residents and families as they adjust to the facility and changes in their lives.
• Offer guidance and support to families navigating long-term care decisions.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, Nursing Team, and Physician to support resident care plans and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Work with department resources, team members, and volunteers to meet resident needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, counseling sessions, and services provided.
• Facilitate residents’ safe transitions back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge planning and arrangements of community-based services and follow-up care.
• Maintain up to date forms from residents or family members such as Advance Directives
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for someone who has:

• Oversight of departmental quality assurance, audits, and procedures.
• A compassionate, resident-focused approach and a genuine passion for working with older adults.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with residents, families, and team members.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Leadership skills and the ability to oversee departmental responsibilities.
• Experience working with seniors, preferably in a nursing home or long-term care setting.
• Experience supporting individuals with dementia-related behaviors is a plus.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and a desire to make a difference every day.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate's degree required.
• Bachelor's degree listed among the qualifications for licensed social work services preferred.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a nursing home or long-term care setting preferred.
• Previous supervisory or department leadership experience preferred.

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• Supportive leadership and a culture that prioritizes work-life balance

The Details:

Pay: Starting at $23.00/hour, depending on experience Schedule: Full-Time Shift: First, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Location: Clinton, IA 52732 Eagle Point Nursing & Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.