How good is your vision? How far can you see? Can you look beyond the body's limitations, beyond the constant medical needs, and see the soul inside? CommuniCare Health Services is seeking a Director of Social Services (LSW) who shares our vision, who can see our residents for who they are and find ways to enrich their lives with dignity, joy, and meaning. This Director of Social Services position will lead the Social Services team at a new SNF center opening soon in the Silver Spring, MD area. This is an exciting opportunity to help launch a beautiful, new facility! WHAT WE OFFER Beyond our competitive wages, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefit options including: Life Insurance LTD/STD Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) Employer Match with Flexible Spending Accounts NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY! WORK TODAY, GET PAID TOMORROW. CATCH THE SPIRIT! When you join the CommuniCare family, you'll quickly catch the team spirit. Coworkers and residents become family, the workplace becomes a home, and a touch of spontaneity and fun keeps everyone smiling. Our core values promote an environment of respect, courtesy, and professional excellence where you can dedicate yourself to a career you love. Do you have what it takes to be our next Director of Social Services? QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 4 year college degree in Social Work or related field. 3-5 years of prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting. Must be licensed by the State Licensure exam through the State Social Worker and Counselor Board. YOUR MISSION As Director of Social Services: You will be responsible for the performance of all social and psycho-social functions. You will develop and maintain a good working rapport with other direct caregivers to assure their participation in and support of all programs/services to benefit the residents' psychosocial wellbeing. You will counsel family members, residents, and/or staff members. You will serve as the resident's advocate at all times, working in harmony with all direct care giving staff to assure that the resident's needs are being met. THE COMMUNICARE COMMITMENT A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation's largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.
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Director of Social Services