Now Hiring Social Service Director Did you know? Caring deeply for others is a valuable gift, one that you should treasure. Fortunately, you can put that talented gift to excellent use here at MediLodge of Tawas City. We strive to go above and beyond to invest in our talented team as individuals. Whatever your talents may be, we want to help you make the most of them. MediLodge of Tawas City is an integral part of our large MediLodge portfolio of 50 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers state-wide, which makes us a leading healthcare provider in Michigan! We are now accepting applications for a Social Service Director. What Benefits Do We Offer You? * Competitive Wages * Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your Goals * Daily Pay, Weekly Pay, Bi-Weekly Pay Options Through On-Shift Wallet (stat pay) * Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You Your Family * Employee Benefits Concierge - to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits * Tuition Reimbursement * Student Loan Repayment Program * Company Paid Life Insurance * Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option and Sick Time * 401k Retirement with Company Match * Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Choose From Three Pet Insurance Option for your Furry Friends! * Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more! At MediLodge of Tawas City, we are proud of our tenured staff and greatly appreciate their years of service and commitment to our residents. TEXT:DIR SS TAW to (833) 383-6754 to Apply Thank you for considering a career with us! We can't wait to meet you! Summary: Provides 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. 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. Disclaimer: This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.