Director of Social Services

Director of Social Services at The Laurels of Sandy Creek summary:
The Director of Social Services at Ciena Healthcare leads a team dedicated to enhancing the well-being of seniors through medically-related social services. This role involves supervising social workers, advocating for residents' rights, and providing support to facility staff. A strong background in social work and experience in healthcare settings are essential for success in this position.

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 you too, with an attractive benefit package including:

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, hard-working team that values communication and strong teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

The Director of Social Services supervises the Social Workers, if applicable and guides facility staff in matters of residency advocacy, protection and promotion of resident's rights.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the 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 o

ne year supervised social work experience working directly with individuals in a health care 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!

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social services, senior care, healthcare management, social work, nursing facilities, team leadership, patient advocacy, well-being, Ciena Healthcare, rehabilitation services