Job title: Social Services Director
Company: Watermark Retirement Communities
Job description: Job Description:
The Watermark at Park Lane is Hiring a Social Services Director!
Come Visit Our Newly Renovated Retirement Community
Located in Beautiful & Historical West Chester, PA!
- 2-4 Years Long-term Care, Skilled Nursing Experience Required
- Social Worker License and/or Masters of Social Work Preferred
Dedicated & Caring Team in a Rewarding Working Environment!
Apply NOW!
Watermark Retirement Communities is one of the Top 25 Best Workplaces in Senior Housing for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Home Healthcare. For over 30 years, we’ve been a company that celebrates people, their stories, and their meaningful interactions-because every interaction matters! Watermark is focused on keeping our communities healthy and our residents thriving through leading edge technology and well-being programs that benefit our entire Watermark family. Learn more. Stay Safe. Be Well. We are proud of the talented and nurturing associates that have chosen to work for Watermark, and we honor each of them.
- Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!
- Get Early Access to Earned Income!!
- Tuition Reimbursement Program (NEW*)
- Competitive Wages
- Excellent Benefits
- Easy Shift Scheduling with Mobile App
- Recognition and Rewards Program
- Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay
- 401k Program
- Associate Discounts
- Education and Training Programs Available
Watermark Retirement Communities was ranked among Fortune Magazine’s top places to work in The Unites States for Aging Services! Now that is something exciting to be a part of!!!!
Watermark Retirement Communities has been a leader in the senior housing industry for over 30 years, and our commitment to our associates and a strong, positive culture is a significant driver of this success. When you walk through the front door of one of our communities, you will feel something special; an atmosphere of personal, authentic human connection. We call it making Ripples. We invite you to be a part of a team where you are encouraged each day to slow down, see the value in every person, create Ripples, and share stories that celebrate life and the human connection. We are proud of the talented and nurturing associates that have chosen to work for Watermark, and we value each and every one. Join us in creating culture one story at a time.
Bring your passion and strong work ethic to us!
Essential Functions:
- Serve as the major contact person for new residents at move-in and help with residents’ orientation and transition.
- Assess the psychosocial status of residents related to their physical status and current environment.
- Develop one-on-one relationships with residents and families as needed for counseling.
- Document all interactions with residents and/or family in the assessment and care plan as required by state standards. Participate in Family Meetings as needed.
- Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies.
- Assist with special events as needed.
- Coordinate family and community resources as needed to solve financial needs and to promote emotional security.
- In cooperation with community life, plan, schedule, and implement room visits and in-room activities for residents unable to leave their rooms.
- Establish support groups to provide residents and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses for The Inn and The Gardens.
- Responsible for submission of information for proper billing of tiered level services for The Inn.
What you will need for this position:
- Masters of Social Work degree preferred; experienced in human services, social work, or a related subject required; geriatric experience.
- 2-4 years experience in the field of human services or social work providing services to an adult population; preferably in Director level capacity in an Assisted Living community. Knowledgeable of state regulations.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Demonstrates an understanding of patho-social changes that is associated with the aging process and disabilities that is used to develop interventions.
- An equivalent combination of experience, education, and other qualifications may be considered.
What you can expect from us:
- Great benefits
- Excellent national and regional support
- Great opportunity to grow with a growing senior housing company
- An extraordinary company culture
Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression-proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations
Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.
Expected salary:
Location: Drexel Hill, PA
Job date: Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:59:45 GMT
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