Skokie Meadows is seeking a licensed Director of Social Services to join their team! The Director of Social Services is responsible for ensuring social services are provided to patients throughout the rehabilitation program, either directly or by managing others in the department.

Director of Social Services Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviews daily work assignments to ensure they meet regulatory compliance and provide consistent staffing whenever possible.
Responsible for recruitment, training, clinical orientation, supervision, scheduling, time cards, and personnel issues in the social services department.
Evaluates patients and identifies need areas by coordinating and directing other social workers in carrying out their job duties.
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the social service programs of the facility
Assists in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished; collaborates with staff and other departments to develop workflow efficiencies and streamline business practices to reduce costs and eliminate waste
Assists in developing and implementing department policies and procedures.
Keeps abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards and makes recommendations in changes in facility policies and procedures to the Administrator
All other duties as assigned

Director of Social Services Qualifications and Skills:

Proven strong management skills, including delegating responsibility to subordinates, performance management, conflict management, and leading through others.
Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Ability to plan and adapt policies and procedures relating to social services
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Director of Social Services Education and Experience:

License and Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field including sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, etc. required
Master of Social work (MSW) or related field preferred

Physical Requirements:

Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.

Citadel Healthcare Benefits:

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
401(k) with company match
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance.
Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
Innovative Training Programs
Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
Paid Time Off

Apply to join a growing team today!

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal.

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7020324

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Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.

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Director of Social Services