Director of Social Services
Company: Aria Nursing and Rehab
Location: Lansing
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Are you a social worker dedicated to improving the lives of
seniors? As the Director of Social Services at Aria Nursing and
Rehab 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 In addition, we will help you advance your
career with tuition reimbursement, discounts and other support. 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, and
guides facility staff in matters of residency advocacy, protection
and promotion of resident’s rights. Completes admissions, social
services evaluations, provides for social services or referrals,
and maintains communication with resident and families. Assists
guests with financial and legal matters (e.g., applying for
pensions, referrals to lawyers, referrals to funeral homes for
preplanning arrangements); Provides discharge planning services
(e.g., helping to place a guest on a waiting list for community
congregate living, arranging intake for home care services,
assisting with transfer arrangements to other facilities, working
with outside agencies toward safe discharges); Provides or arranges
needed counseling services and psychiatric medication management as
indicated. Assures documentation is accurate and timely in MDS care
plans. 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.
Education and/or Experience Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social
Work. Master’s Degree preferred. One year supervised social work
experience working directly with individuals in a health care
setting. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 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. We serve our residents with
compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of
them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care
for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those
around you and working with others who feel the same way, Ciena is
the place for you! IND123
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