Director of Social Services

Now Hiring:
Director of Social Services

Salary:
Up to $82,485/year

Lead with Purpose | Advocate with Compassion | Make a Difference Every Day

At Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield, we believe exceptional care extends far beyond clinical services. Our Social Services team plays a critical role in helping residents and their families navigate life's transitions with dignity, compassion, and support.

As our next Director of Social Services, you'll lead a dedicated team while serving as a trusted advocate for residents, families, and staff. Your leadership will help shape meaningful experiences, promote resident well-being, and ensure every individual receives the support they deserve throughout their journey.

Located in beautiful Wakefield, Rhode Island, our welcoming 80-bed skilled nursing facility offers the perfect balance of a close-knit community, a peaceful setting with a beautiful courtyard, and an established reputation for delivering exceptional care.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Package
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events throughout the year
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture

As the Director of Social Services, you'll oversee the daily operations of the Social Services Department while ensuring residents and their families receive compassionate guidance from admission through discharge.

Working closely with nursing leadership, physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members, you'll advocate for residents, supervise social services staff, and help create individualized care plans that support each resident's physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being.

This leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring others while making a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults.

• Lead and oversee all Social Services Department operations.
• Direct the admissions process and help ensure a smooth, welcoming transition for new residents and their families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and facilitate safe, successful transitions to the next level of care.
• Serve as a resident advocate while providing guidance and emotional support to residents and their loved ones.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Social Services team members while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings and help develop individualized resident care plans.
• Coordinate PASARR Level II Annual Reviews and complete required SCREEN documentation for resident discharges.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Collaborate with the Social Work Consultant, Ombudsman, and community agencies to enhance resident services.
• Educate staff on resident rights, abuse prevention, and the role of Social Services within the facility.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen resident satisfaction, quality outcomes, and departmental performance.

At Elderwood, we believe the best leaders lead with compassion. If you're looking for an opportunity to advocate for residents, mentor a dedicated team, and make a lasting impact within a respected skilled nursing community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape exceptional resident experiences at Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield.

• Assumes responsibility for admission process for new residents as described in Section B of the Social Services Department Manual.
• Serves as the Unit Social Worker for designated residents as described in Section B of the Social Services Department Manual, or delegates this responsibility according to current staffing pattern.
• Serves as the Discharge Planner of the facility as described in Section B of the Social Services Manual; completes SCREEN upon discharge of resident.
• Coordinates PASARR Level II Annual Review of residents.
• Implements and oversees…