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Director of Social Services

PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Social Services – [Full-Time]


AdviniaCare Seashore Pointe | Provincetown, MA


Benefits include:

401(k) match

Competitive Salary

Opprotunities for Growth

AdviniaCare Seashore Pointe, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Provincetown, MA, is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead our social services department. In this role, you’ll advocate for residents and their families, support their emotional and psychosocial well-being and help guide them through admissions, care planning and discharge.

What you’ll do

  • Lead and manage the social services department, including supervision of any social services staff

  • Complete psychosocial assessments, MDS Section sections and care plans in a timely manner

  • Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and serve as the resident’s advocate

  • Coordinate safe and effective discharge plans, including referrals to community services, home care and other providers

  • Support residents and families with adjustment to placement, grief, behavioral concerns and end-of-life planning

  • Assist with advance directives, health care proxies, guardianship and MassHealth applications

  • Investigate and respond to resident and family grievances

  • Help protect residents’ rights and assist with abuse and neglect prevention and reporting

  • Maintain accurate documentation in line with federal and Massachusetts regulations

  • Support survey readiness and QAPI initiatives

What we’re looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW)

  • Active Massachusetts social work license (LSW, LCSW or LICSW) in good standing

  • 2+ years of social work experience in long-term care, skilled nursing or healthcare preferred

  • Knowledge of MDS, care planning and federal and state long-term care regulations

  • Familiarity with MassHealth and community resources on Cape Cod is a plus

  • Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills

  • Compassionate, resident-focused and able to work well with families and the care team

Apply today!

AdviniaCare Seashore Pointe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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