Director of Social Work

Covenant Living - Plantation, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Plantation, FL

About the position

The Director of Social Work at Covenant Living is responsible for overseeing the social service functions within a Continuing Care Retirement Community. This role involves planning, developing, and implementing programs to address the emotional and psychological needs of residents across various levels of care. The Director acts as a resident advocate, participates in assessments, and facilitates inter-facility transfers, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while maintaining a supportive environment for residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Direct the social service functions including planning, development, and implementation of programs for residents' emotional and psychological needs.
• Participate in the resident assessment process and facilitate inter-facility transfers.
• Serve as a resident advocate within the campus.
• Assist prospective residents, families, and discharge planners for skilled nursing care needs.
• Provide social assessments upon admission and identify psychosocial needs in compliance with regulations.
• Assist with resident orientation to the skilled nursing facility and services.
• Collect and record admission data including social, medical, and financial information.
• Maintain documentation in residents' health records related to social services care components.
• Participate in resident care planning meetings for communication and problem-solving.
• Assist residents and families in selecting new physicians as necessary.
• Communicate appropriate information regarding admissions or discharges to departments.
• Function as an advocate for residents and families to ensure resident rights are upheld.
• Provide regular contact with families and act as a liaison with the resident care team.
• Establish family support meetings for medically related social and emotional needs.
• Explain government and facility policies to new residents and families.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work preferred; Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• License as a Social Worker in the State.
• Four years of experience in a medically related field with long-term care experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience in the social work field.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with confidential information and establish trusting relationships.

Nice-to-haves

• Flexibility and adaptability in work environment.
• Demonstrated good judgment and initiative.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition assistance and scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
• Pet Insurance