Social Services Director

Make a Difference as a Social Services Director!

Pine Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Pagosa Springs, CO 119 Bastille Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Are you passionate about helping others, advocating for residents, and making sure people feel heard, supported, and respected?

Pine Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is looking for a compassionate and experienced Social Services Director to join our team and lead our social services department.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and their families while working alongside a collaborative, resident-focused healthcare team.

If you're passionate about resident advocacy, care coordination, psychosocial support, and building meaningful relationships, we'd love to meet you!

At Pine Ridge, we believe our employees deserve the same support and care they provide to our residents.

You'll enjoy:

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employer-sponsored life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement and professional growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee Assistance Fund
• Supportive leadership and management team
• Collaborative, resident-centered work environment
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your career

As the Social Services Director, you'll play an important role in supporting the emotional, social, and overall well-being of our residents.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Oversee and direct social services operations within the facility
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and maintain required documentation
• Participate in care planning and provide appropriate input for MDS assessments
• Advocate for residents' needs, preferences, rights, and well-being
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team during care conferences and care planning
• Assist residents and families with discharge planning and transitions of care
• Help residents and families access appropriate community resources and support services
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, staff, and community partners
• Support residents through admissions, transitions, transfers, and discharge
• Help address concerns and advocate for positive resident outcomes
• Support resident engagement and quality-of-life initiatives
• Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal regulations
• Provide guidance, leadership, and support within the social services department
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, organized, and passionate about advocating for others.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field preferred
• Current Colorado social work licensure or eligibility preferred
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care strongly preferred
• Knowledge of MDS, care planning, discharge planning, and regulatory requirements preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Strong advocacy and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to person-centered care

Social Services plays an important role in helping residents feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their time at Pine Ridge.

You'll have the opportunity to build genuine relationships with residents and families, advocate for their needs, help connect them with resources, and support them through important transitions in their healthcare journey.

If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, advocating for others, and making a difference every day, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

At Pine Ridge, we're committed to helping our employees grow professionally.

Through tuition reimbursement, professional development, training, and career advancement opportunities, we want to support you as you build a rewarding career in healthcare.

You'll be joining a team where your experience and ideas are valued and where your work directly impacts the lives of the residents we serve.

If you're ready to bring your passion for social services to a team that values compassion, advocacy, teamwork, and resident-centered care, we'd love to hear from you!

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