Director of Social Services

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.  

Facility: Medilodge of West Bloomfield Why MediLodge?  

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.  
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.  
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.  
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.  
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.  

Key Benefit Package Options?  

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.  
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.  
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.   
• Pet Insurance: Three options available  
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.  
• Retirement Savings with 401K.   
• HSA and FSA options  

Start a rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today! 

Summary

 Leads and directs the social services staff in the psychosocial support to residents and their families. 

Qualifications:  

Education:  

• BSSW, MSSW preferred  

Licenses/Certification:  

• Licensing as required by the state of employment  

Experience:  

•  One year of experience in a long-term care environment.  

Essential Functions: 

•  Provides direct psychosocial intervention.  
•  Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually.  
•  Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes.  
•  Provides direct psychosocial intervention.  
• Coordinates resident visits with outside services, dental, optical, etc.  
•  Attends and documents resident counsel meetings.  
•  Assists resident's families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process.  
•  Works with the patient, family and other team members to plan discharge.  
• Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.  
• Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants.  
• Performs other tasks as assigned.  
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business  
• Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  

•  Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.  
•  Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.  
•  Ability to maintain confidentiality.  
•  Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long-term care environment.  
•  Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce