Director of Social Services

Bethany Care Center is currently seeking a Director of Social Services to join our team.

Director of Social Services Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning social services programs
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to plan social services programs for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neurological and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, and infectious diseases if applicable
• Promptly follows-up on admission inquiries, evaluates and assesses the needs of prospective residents to determine appropriateness of facility placement 
• Maintaining a calendar of activities and effectively communicating it to participants
• Overseeing group activities and posting a monthly calendar of events

Director of Social Services Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience as a Director of Social Work in a large LTC setting preferred
• BSW or MSW preferred, or Bachelors degree in related field
• Strong interpersonal skills and conflict management
• Communication and public speaking
• At least one year experience in Social Work field required 

Director of Social Services Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• 401K