Director of Social Services at Lutheran Life Communities

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Social Services, Skilled Nursing Facility, Care Coordination, Team Supervision, MDS Documentation, Resident Support, Family Guidance, Compliance, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Psychosocial Needs Assessment, Admission Process, Transfer Process, Advocacy, Abuse and Neglect Coordination

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Director of Social Services – Skilled Nursing $80,000/year | Full-Time Days The Lutheran Home – Lutheran Life Communities The Lutheran Home, part of Lutheran Life Communities, is hiring a Director of Social Services to lead the Social Services department within our skilled nursing community. This leadership role focuses on supporting residents and families, coordinating care transitions, and ensuring high-quality psychosocial support for those we serve. At Lutheran Life Communities, you’ll join a faith-based, mission-driven organization where team members are supported, recognized, and encouraged to grow. Lead with compassion and help ensure our residents and families receive exceptional care and guidance every day. Why You’ll Love This Role Competitive Pay: $80,000 annually, with credit for experience Schedule: Full-time days with weekend rotation required Mission-Driven Work: Serve older adults in a community built on compassion and purpose Leadership Opportunity: Lead and mentor a team of five while shaping resident-centered care Collaborative Culture: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to support resident well-being Fast Hiring Process: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours What You’ll Do Coordinate the full admission and transfer process for residents, ensuring smooth transitions and positive experiences Lead and supervise the Social Services department while supporting and developing team members Complete and maintain social service assessments, care plans, and MDS documentation Provide support, guidance, and advocacy for residents and families to enhance well-being and quality of life Serve as the abuse and neglect coordinator while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support quality care and service excellence Help ensure residents’ psychosocial needs are addressed and supported appropriately Required Qualifications Minimum of three years of experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility with 100+ beds Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Experience supporting residents and families in a healthcare or long-term care environment Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care teams Benefits Available to You Health, dental, and vision insurance 403(b) retirement savings plan Paid Time Off including wellness days Tuition reimbursement program Mental health and well-being support Chaplain and employee assistance services Ready to Apply? Join a community where your leadership helps improve the lives of residents and families every day. Apply today to become a Director of Social Services with The Lutheran Home. To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Responsibilities

The Director will coordinate the full admission and transfer process for residents while leading and supervising the Social Services department, including supporting and developing team members. Responsibilities also include completing necessary documentation, providing guidance to residents and families, and serving as the abuse and neglect coordinator.