Director of Social Services With Incentive - Emerald Nursing & Rehab Legacy Pointe

Director of Social Services 

                                                                               *$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!*

Job Title: Director of Social Services 

Location: Emerald Nursing & Rehab Legacy Pointe; 3110 Scott Cir, Omaha, NE 68112, USA

Department: Administration 

Reports to: Administrator 

Position Type: Full-Time 

Job Summary: 

The Director of Social Services at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Legacy Pointe is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing all social service functions within the facility. This role ensures that residents receive comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized support to enhance their quality of life and meet their emotional, social, and psychological needs. The Director will work closely with interdisciplinary teams, families, and community resources to advocate for and support residents. 

Work Environment: 

Office setting within a skilled nursing facility. 

Responsibilities: 

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs.
• Provide information to residents/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.
• Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the social service department. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related field, and/or NHCA 36-hour Social Work.
• Will maintain required credits in accordance with licensure requirements as needed.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old. 

Skills: 

• Proven experience as director of social services.
• In-depth knowledge of long-term care procedures and resident care.
• Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare.
• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel.
• Great communication and people skills.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO Plan