<p>WHO ARE WE?</p> <p>Come join our dedicated team at South Port Square, a 40-acre campus in Port Charlotte, close to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda - one of Florida's best-kept secrets! You'll be part of a team with a strong work ethic, where management and co-workers are committed to making a positive impact on our residents' lives. These extraordinary leaders will help you craft a fulfilling senior living career.</p> <p>For over 30 years, South Port Square has been meeting the growing needs of retirees and seniors. We're one of twelve retirement communities in Florida managed by Life Care Services (LCS), the nation's leading developer and manager of senior living communities.</p> <p>We strive to create an environment of trust and transparency, helping employees find purpose in their work and reach their highest potential. South Port Square is actively seeking a hospitality-driven professional to join our growing team! #nonclinical</p> <p>ABOUT THE ROLE:</p> <p>South Port Square is recruiting for a hospitality focused Director of Social Services to join our team! This position plans, organizes, develops and directs the social service programs to ensure that the medical-related, emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.</p> <p>Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of the Director of Social Services:</p> <ul> <li>Always exemplify Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization. </li><li>Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards always. </li><li>Assesses and identifies medical-related social and emotional needs of the residents. Develops and implements social care plans with the involvement of the resident, his/her family, physician, and other nursing care staff. </li><li>Consults with physicians and healthcare team members in dealing with psychosocial factors relating to residents' illnesses, treatments, and discharge plans. </li><li>Provides discharge planning, including referrals to community and family social services. </li><li>Assists residents with financial and legal matters; provides or arranges for counseling. Assists residents with how to make decisions about their health. </li><li>Directly supervises staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; completing performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. </li><li>Possesses knowledge of federal and state regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid, to arrange for needed services not covered by state regulations. </li><li>Assists with the resident admission process. </li><li>Orients and trains employees on social services policies and procedures to ensure understanding and support. </li><li>Monitors supply and equipment needs and budget. </li><li>Implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. </li><li>Develops and maintains community liaison activities. </li></ul> <p>Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in social work from four-year college or university </li><li>Minimum of two years related supervisor experience and/or training </li><li>ACSW Registration </li></ul> <p>What We Offer:</p> <ul> <li>Work today, get paid tomorrow with DailyPay! South Port Square now offers DailyPay - a program that allows employees to access their earned income on demand, as it's earned. </li><li>Benefits for full and part-time staff, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more! </li><li>One free meal a day! </li><li>Fun, caring, inclusive work environment! </li></ul> <p>Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19 vaccine status.</p> <p>Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM</p> <p>Salary: From $68,000.00 per year</p> <p>If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!</p> <p>EEO Employer</p>