The Laurels of Sandy Creek is hiring: Director of Social Services in WAYLAND

Are you a social worker dedicated to improving the lives of seniors? As the Director of Social Services at Ciena Healthcare you will provide medically-related social services that help guests to attain and/or maintain their physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.

At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including:

•       Competitive pay
•       Life Insurance
•       401K with matching funds
•       Health insurance
•       AFLAC
•       Employee discounts
•       SPOTLIGHT, our virtual community and rewards and recognitions program, exclusively for Ciena staff members

You will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and strong teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

The Director of Social Services supervises the Social Workers, if applicable and guides facility staff in matters of residency advocacy, protection and promotion of resident’s rights.

•       Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws.
•       Supervisory responsibilities include:

               - Interviews, hires and trains Social Workers

               - Plans, assigns and directs work

               - Prepares work assignment sheets

•       Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.

Qualifications

 Education and/or Experience:

•       Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
•       Preferred one year supervised social work experience working directly with individuals in a health care setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

•       Preferred Current Social Work license from the state of MI

About Ciena Healthcare

Ciena Healthcare is Michigan’s largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services.

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