Director of Social Services

Valley View Village, a senior care campus in Des Moines, Iowa, is hiring a Full-Time Director of Social Servicesto join our team! The Director of Social Services will advocate for our residents, families, and staff and provide overall leadership and management. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels in multitasking, and has excellent customer service skills. This is a Full-Time, benefit eligible position. Director of Social Services responsibilities:

Provideguidance and direction to the social services department through policy and procedure creation and monitoring to ensure the Cassia mission is being realized.

Coordinate caseloads, complete social history, care plans, MDS, and discharge plans for new residents.

Engage with community partnerships.

Maintain and supervise the budget.

Participatein resident care conferences involving the planning and implementation for medically related social services, mental healthservices, and emotional support services.

Oversee and complete referrals for resident mental health services and coordinate consultative services with providers.

Complete social servicesadmission evaluation, as well as discharge, care plans for residents.

Maintain necessary documentation in resident's medical records.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Director of Social Services skills and requirements:

Licensed Social Worker in Iowa.

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.

Experience in Long Term Care (LTC) or transitional care setting preferred, but not required.

Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Prior experience in the admission process, discharge planning, or management preferred.

Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines related to long-term care and resident rights.

Strong leadership, written and verbal communication skills.

Good communication and the ability to multi-task.

Benefits:

Competitive wages with credit for experience

Tuition Discount Opportunities/ Scholarships/ Student Loan Forgiveness (site specific, ask for details)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) or 401(k) with employer match

Healthcare, dental, health savings, vision, life, disability, & flex spending options for Full-Time employees

Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for Full-Time Employees

Employee Discount Program

Longevity Recognition, Paid Volunteer Time, and Mentorship Programs

Collaborative and Inclusive Work Culture

Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members

Location:Valley View Villageis a part of Cassia.Address:2571 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317Landmarks:Our building is conveniently located in a park-like setting on Des Moines’ East side, near shopping centers, hospitals, medical providers and I-235.About Us:Here atValley View Village, we have a work hard, play hard mentality. We believe it is important to have a strong work ethic, but it is also very important to have fun at work! You'll often hear laughter fill our halls. We value our employees and take pride in recognizing their hard work.Staff enjoy a work/life balance, food discounts, and connecting with our amazing residents.Cassia is afaith-based, nonprofitorganization with over 200 years of experience caring for those in need.Our Mission is to foster fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love.We take pride in providing compassionate care for our residents by embracing our eight values and service standards: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Stewardship, Unity, Respect and Collaboration.At Cassia, you will beempoweredto foster fullness of life for those we serve. Cassia willsupportyour career goals andcelebrateyour passions. If you are seeking a career experience where you will have fun, be challenged, and recognized for your individuality, Cassia is the answer.I am Cassia are you?Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.Powered by JazzHR