Social Services Director

Social Services Director 

Clinton, IA | Full-Time | $23.00+/hour, based on experience 

Job Description: 

Do you find joy in helping others and making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors? Are you looking for a rewarding career where your compassion, leadership, and people skills can shine? 

At Eagle Point Nursing & Rehabilitation, our goal is to share our skills and talents to enhance the lives of those we serve. We take pride in providing an employee-friendly work environment where residents are treated like family and team members are valued. 

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated Social Services Director to oversee our Social Services Department in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. In this role, you'll build meaningful relationships with residents and families, help them navigate the transition into long-term care, and support their emotional and psychosocial well-being. 

What You'll Do: 

• Complete admission/discharge paperwork with residents and/or representatives. 
• Encourage staff to maintain and enhance residents’ rights and dignity. 
• Develop social service goals and approaches based on comprehensive assessments. 
• Ensure residents with behaviors, mental illness, or psychological difficulties have appropriate treatments and resources.  
• Assess resident needs and help plan and manage all aspects of the skilled stay. 
• Get to know residents individually to better understand their needs, interests, and personal preferences. 
• Complete required screens and assessments and help orient residents and families to Eagle Point. 
• Support residents and families as they adjust to the facility and changes in their lives. 
• Offer guidance and support to families navigating long-term care decisions. 
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, Nursing Team, and Physician to support resident care plans and achieve the best possible outcomes. 
• Work with department resources, team members, and volunteers to meet resident needs. 
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, counseling sessions, and services provided. 
• Facilitate residents’ safe transitions back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge planning and arrangements of community-based services and follow-up care. 
• Maintain up to date forms from residents or family members such as Advance Directives 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

What We're Looking For: 

We're looking for someone who has: 

• Oversight of departmental quality assurance, audits, and procedures. 
• A compassionate, resident-focused approach and a genuine passion for working with older adults. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with residents, families, and team members. 
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills. 
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team. 
• Leadership skills and the ability to oversee departmental responsibilities. 
• Experience working with seniors, preferably in a nursing home or long-term care setting. 
• Experience supporting individuals with dementia-related behaviors is a plus. 
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail. 
• A positive attitude and a desire to make a difference every day. 

Education: 

• High School Diploma/GED required. 
• Associate's degree required. 
• Bachelor's degree listed among the qualifications for licensed social work services preferred. 

Experience: 

• Previous experience in a nursing home or long-term care setting preferred. 
• Previous supervisory or department leadership experience preferred. 

Benefits/Perks: 

• Competitive Wages 
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays 
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development 
• Supportive leadership and a culture that prioritizes work-life balance 

The Details: 

Pay: Starting at $23.00/hour, depending on experience 

Schedule: Full-Time 

Shift: First, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM  

Location: Clinton, IA 52732 

Eagle Point Nursing & Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.