Director of Social Services

Serving the state’s Veterans, is beyond rewarding – the smiles and gratitude are more than the heart can hold. Join the team at our Veterans Home, where we are “Always on Mission” to provide quality, compassionate care with dignity, excellence, and integrity. As a Licensed Social Worker, you will manage the clinical/social service program, share your social work/counseling expertise with the facility team plus assess, assist, and advocate for Veterans. This nursing facility is not like the others – its better! If you want to put your skills, knowledge and experience into action to positively impact the lives of our state’s heroes, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay:

• $83,223: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Advanced Macro Social Worker
• $78,890: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

Examples of Work:

• Manage and direct the Social Services Department, which includes supervision of caseworkers and other social services staff
• Develop, monitor, and track department goals, indicators, and key factors resulting in quality, comprehensive services
• Ensure assessments are complete, addressing and supporting each Veteran’s need and will effectively assist medical and other professional staff with treatment planning
• Provide and/or arrange for needed counseling, legal or financial assistance, and Veteran’s rights education
• Organize and facilitate Resident Council, Family Council, and Alzheimer’s Support Group
• Partner with family members for updates for care, goals and planning

Qualifications:

• Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Missouri

OR

• Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of Missouri

OR

• Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Advanced Macro Social Worker in the State of Missouri

OR

• Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker in the State of Missouri

AND

• Two or more years of social work experience in a healthcare setting

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $75/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

How to reach us

Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. Please look below to find the recruiter's contact information by location. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Cameron - 573-508-7133
• Cape Girardeau - 573-986-4061 OR 573-986-4023
• Mexico - 573-567-8327
• Mt. Vernon - 417-489-0167
• St. James - 573-301-6533
• St. Louis - 314-337-1761
• Warrensburg - 660-429-4690

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.