Job Information
Presbyterian Homes and Services Resident Services Director / Social Services Director in Clive, Iowa
Overview
Presbyterian Homes & Services - Walnut Ridge is seeking Resident Services Director / Social Services Director to join its Care Center team.
SCHEDULE: This is full time, 40 hour/week salaried position working primarily Monday through Friday.
REPORTING STRUCTURE: This position reports directly to the Campus Administrator and is a member of the Walnut Ridge Care Center leadership team.
ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY
Just inside the I-35 loop, within the Greater Des Moines area, is the suburb of Clive where you'll find Walnut Ridge senior living community. Walnut Ridge is a beautiful campus ideally located with convenient access to highway corridors, bus routes, hospital, bike trails, and abundant retail, restaurants and other services. Our Care Center features state of the art clinical facilities and resources in an attractive and secluded environment.
As an employee of Walnut Ridge you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:
Competitive benefits
Free employee meals
Free Fitness Center access (family members are also welcome)
Warm water swimming pool
Great walking paths
Convenient access to bus route
Walnut Ridge offers the following residential options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Assisted Living Memory Care and Long-term and Skilled Care.
Responsibilities
The Resident Services Director is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, supervising, and monitoring the resident services staff and program for residents consistent with regulations and established best practices. The Resident Services Director provides support through resident/family advocacy, ongoing assessment and evaluation, service coordination and care planning. The primary focus of this position is the quality of life of the residents to assist them in achieving “their best day”.
The Resident Services Director has responsibility as a member of the site leadership team to participate in the planning and implementation of strategies and programming that assure high quality resident care while achieving short and long-term operational goals and objectives for the site.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology; and
One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
Meet state requirements for position.
Experience in geriatrics or health care related environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of current professional social work theory and practice.
Excellent clinical assessment and documentation skills.
Ability to organize work flow, respond to emergencies and note detail. Ability to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes.
Demonstrated knowledge of social community service delivery systems preferred.
Demonstrated computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and other common computer programs.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
About PHS
Rated #1 employer in Minnesota by Forbes (https://www.preshomes.org/resources/blogs/2020-08/presbyterian-homes-services-is-the-1-best-employer) !
Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a non-profit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high quality housing choices, care and service options for older adults. Over 7,000 employees serve 27,000 older adults through 50 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, a progressive model of primary care, care navigation and value-based services for over 5,300 older adults in Minnesota. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader concerned with promoting independence, vitality and well-being for those they serve.
We believe employees are the most important resource in our ministry and we are committed to an environment where employees are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to grow our employees from within, the development opportunities with us are virtually unlimited. We offer competitive wages, opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and incredible benefits like education assistance and nursing loan forgiveness.
If you have a desire to honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults, consider answering the call and join our team.
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Job ID2024-23868
CategorySocial Services/Admissions
Job Location : CityClive
Job Location : StateIA
CampusWalnut Ridge
TypeFull Time