Social Services Director

Job Description

Make Lives Better including your own. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including  protection and pet insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct social service programs to ensure medical‑related emotional and social needs of residents are met on an individual basis.
• Assess and identify medical‑related social and emotional needs of residents; develop and implement social care plans with the resident, family, physician, and nursing staff.
• Consult with physicians and healthcare team members regarding psychosocial factors relating to resident illnesses, treatments, and discharge plans.
• Provide discharge planning, including referrals to community and family social services.
• Assist residents with financial and legal matters; provide or arrange counseling; help residents make decisions about their health.
• Directly supervise staff; carry out supervisory responsibilities per policies and laws: interview, hire, train, plan, assign, direct work, review performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems.
• Possess knowledge of federal and state regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid, to arrange needed services not covered by state regulations.
• Assist with resident admission process.
• Orient and train employees on social services policies and procedures.
• Monitor supply and equipment needs and budget.
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Develop and maintain community liaison activities.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Social Work from a four‑year college or university.
• Minimum of two years of related supervisory experience and/or training.
• ACSW registration.
• Ability to apply existing guidelines, make decisions, and solve moderately complex problems using sound judgment.
• Extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.

• Standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
• Talking or hearing.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Vision required.
• Interaction with co‑workers, residents, or vendors.
• On‑call as needed.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.
• Occasional travel.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.