Director of Social Services

Director of Social Service - Large Senior Living Community

We are seeking an outstanding Director of Social Service to join our team at a large senior living community in Grand Junction. Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them the lifestyle they deserve.

Who we are

"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees." - Evrett Benton, CEO

If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then look no further!

Stellar Senior Living is a premier skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012 we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue the journey with us.

Mantey Heights is one of Stellar Senior Living's most vibrant senior living communities. Serving residents in a very active community full of fun, family, and opportunities to serve.

 What we offer

• Competitive salary $50,000.00 - $ 65,000.00


• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, generous Paid Time Off program, holidays, 401k and more!!!


• A growing company with opportunities for advancement


• Company sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities

Job Description

The Director of Social Services is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing and directing the SNF Health & Wellness in accordance with current existing federal, state and local regulations, as well as Stellar Senior Living established policies and procedures, to ensure medically related social services are provided to all residents in the facility. 

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop the overall operation of the Social Services department to ensure all medically related emotional and social needs of patients are met


• Ensures the quality of social services rendered by the facility at all times


• Participate in the admission, discharge, MDS coordination, etc for social services


• Refers patients and families to appropriate community resources as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent 


• At least two years of experience in Long Term Care preferred.


• Demonstrated knowledge or rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA) prohibits employers from asking prospective employees to disclose any age-related information.  Therefore, Colorado applicants are not required to disclose their age, date of birth, dates of schooling or graduation, or other age-related information.  Furthermore, Colorado applicants may wish to redact age-related information from their application materials, such as resume or schooling transcripts.