Healthcare Social Services Director

Position: Healthcare Social Services Director
Job Type: Full-time Exempt
Sign-on Bonus: $6,000

Job Overview:
At Vierra Falls Church Health & Rehabilitation, we are looking for an empathetic and dedicated Healthcare Social Services Director to help guide our residents and their families through a smooth transition back to home. As a key member of our team, you will coordinate the discharge process, ensuring that each resident receives the necessary supplies, transportation, and support services for a safe return home. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping others, skilled in communication, and thrives in a supportive, compassionate environment.

Why Choose Vierra Falls Church?
Vierra Falls Church Health & Rehabilitation is a family-owned community offering a unique health and rehabilitation experience. Our tight-knit team works together to create the best possible environment for both our residents and staff. We are currently celebrating a recent facility renovation, making it an exciting time to join our team!

We offer competitive pay based on experience, a comprehensive benefits package, and a positive work environment where growth, collaboration, and customer service excellence are top priorities.

Benefits:

• 7 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD Insurance
• 401(k) with Immediate Enrollment and Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW)
• Experience as a Social Worker in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• 2–3 years of management experience, with at least two years of supervised social work in a healthcare setting
• Proficiency in completing the Uniform Assessment Instrument (UAI)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Social Services Department, ensuring all services align with resident needs and are in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Complete and delegate the social services component of the comprehensive assessment, creating individualized care plans that promote well-being and support mental and psychosocial needs
• Oversee preadmission services, including participation in interdisciplinary evaluations and PASARR Level I completion
• Ensure residents are safely transitioned back into the community, arranging for follow-up care and coordinating community-based services
• Develop and maintain a thorough documentation system that meets legal, ethical, and professional standards
• Ensure high-quality care through the establishment and oversight of departmental quality assurance (QA) procedures
• Oversee Advance Care Planning and regularly review advance directives, ensuring that end-of-life preferences are communicated and respected
• Address and resolve resident grievances and complaints, tracking trends and ensuring that all concerns are managed in accordance with facility policies
• Contribute to the development of policies that positively impact the quality of care provided to residents
• Advocate for residents’ rights, ensuring staff members uphold resident dignity and address allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation
• Lead investigations into suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation in collaboration with the Administrator and appropriate agencies

Equal Opportunity Employer
Vierra Falls Church is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We comply with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws.