What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at The Laurels of Sandy Creek?
Are you a social worker dedicated to improving the lives of seniors? As the Director of Social Services at Ciena Healthcare, you will provide medically-related social services that help guests to attain and/or maintain their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of our staff with an attractive benefit package:
- Competitive pay
- Life Insurance
- 401K with matching funds
- Health insurance
- AFLAC
- Employee discounts
- SPOTLIGHT, our virtual community and rewards and recognitions program, exclusively for Ciena staff members
You will join an experienced team that values communication and teamwork.
Responsibilities
The Director of Social Services supervises social workers and guides facility staff in matters of resident advocacy, protection, and promotion of residents' rights.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
- Supervisory responsibilities include:
Interviews, hires, and trains social workers.
Plans, assigns, and directs work.
Prepares work assignment sheets.
- Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.
- Preferred one year supervised social work experience working directly with individuals in a healthcare setting.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Preferred Current Social Work license from the state of MI.
About Ciena Healthcare
Ciena Healthcare is Michigan's largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services.
We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, Ciena is the place for you.
