Social Services Director (Personal Services)

Hickory Creek New Castle is now hiring a Social Services Director!

The Social Services Director plays a key role in delivering medically related social services to attain or maintain the highest level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. 

 Skills Needed:

• Clinical and Human Services knowledge:  Understanding social work principles, psychosocial assessments and interventions.  Familiarity with case management, discharge planning and crisis intervention. 
• Interpersonal Communication:  Empathetic engagement with residents and families. Clear, effective communication with interdisciplinary teams. Conflict resolution and mediation skills. 
• Supportive Presence:  Creating a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
• Collaboration:  Works with and promotes collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations including government regulatory agencies.
• Teamwork:  The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or in a human services field required.
• Strong passion for geriatric advocacy and commitment to senior care excellence.
• Previous social services experience preferred.

• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence 

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive Compensation:  Access your earnings before payday.  Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness:  Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance:  Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth:  Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement. 
• Team Culture:  C.A.R.E. Values:  Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana.  Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards. 

 *Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

Working at Hickory Creek at New Castle offers a sense of coziness and connection that larger facilities often can't match. The calmer pace offers more time for personal interactions and thoughtful care, where staff members truly get to know each patient – their stories, routines, and preferences. If you value relationships, a supportive atmosphere, and the chance to make a difference every day, Hickory Creek at New Castle sounds like the perfect fit for you.

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