Director of Social Services - Kroontje Health Care Center - Full-Time Day Shift

Come be the spark at Warm Hearth! We're in search of an experienced social worker for our skilled rehab, assisted living, and long-term care residents at the Kroontje Health Care Center. The position will be responsible for providing social work services, active discharge planning for the short-term rehab residents, completion of assessments required for the MDS, and referrals for ancillary services. Candidates should possess a sensitivity to ongoing cultural diversities and the needs of the aging population and be trained in recognizing and assessing the emotional and social needs of residents.

The ideal candidate has a history of successful positions involving direct customer service, social services, coordination, and problem-solving, and teamwork. Strong communication and collaboration skills are a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for new admissions and ongoing resident evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention to residents and their families.
• Assist residents and families in adjusting to assisted living, short-term or long-term care placement and changes in health status.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring continuity of care.
• Facilitate family meetings and participate in resident care conferences.
• Connect residents and families with community resources, financial assistance programs, and support services.
• Advocate for resident rights, dignity, autonomy, and quality of life.
• Assist with advance care planning and provide support during end-of-life care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing long-term care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Qualifications

Required:

• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, care planning, and resident advocacy.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Preferred:

• 4-year degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Counseling, or other human services related degree.
• Previous experience in assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric services.
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, discharge planning, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes:

• Competitive salaried compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Four (4) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually for full-time employees
• Access to five (5) days (40 hours) of PTO upon hire
• Continuing education opportunities
• Supportive leadership team
• Complimentary membership to the Warm Hearth fitness center/gym
• One complimentary meal each workday (up to 20 per month) from our Assisted Living dining services
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match after one year of employment when you contribute at least 5%

Why Join Our Team?

At our facility, we are committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We value teamwork, respect, integrity, and excellence, and we are dedicated to helping residents maintain dignity, independence, and the highest quality of life.

Hiring Manager:

Andy Jones

ajones@warmhearth.org