Director of Social Services

Shelby Oaks Post Acute is a senior care facility in Memphis, Tennessee, that offers services including skilled nursing, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. With a capacity of 77 residents, the facility provides both private and semi-private rooms, focusing on creating a comfortable and supportive environment. Amenities include tailored dietary plans, laundry services, and salon access. The facility emphasizes personalized care plans to cater to the unique needs of each resident.

Why Join us?

At Shelby Oaks Post Acute, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for our residents in a supportive and enriching environment. Our facility offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care, serving residents with dignity and respect.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team of dedicated professionals. Whether you are an experienced caregiver or looking to start a meaningful career in healthcare, Shelby Oaks offers a collaborative and rewarding workplace where your contributions make a difference every day.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Social Services with experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility to lead and oversee our social service programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social service initiatives in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and facility policies and procedures. This role ensures that the medically related emotional and social needs of each resident are met and maintained on an individual basis.

• Lead and assist in the planning, development, organization, implementation, evaluation, and direction of the facility's social service programs.

• Actively participate in discharge planning, and the development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.

• Conduct interviews with residents and their families as needed.

• Maintain accurate and timely Social Service progress notes, documenting responses to treatment plans and adjustments to institutional life.

• Facilitate access to community social, health, and welfare agency resources to meet resident needs.

• Maintain consistent contact with residents' families, providing non-medical progress reports as necessary.

• Assist in the effective resolution of grievances voiced by residents, families, responsible parties, or ombudsmen.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human service field (e.g., sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology).

• A minimum of one year of supervised social work experience, with a strong preference for experience in a skilled nursing setting.

What We Offer (Full-Time):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.  

• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.  

• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.  

• 401(k) retirement savings.

• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.

• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.