A Long Term Care company with facilities throughout the state of Maryland is currently seeking a Social Services Designee who can bring joy and meaning to the residents at a facility in the Silver Spring, MD area.

Qualified candidates must have:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Social Services Designee certification
• Previous social services experience in a long term care environment

As Social Services Designee, you will:

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other direct caregivers to assure their participation in and support of all programs/services to benefit the residents psychosocial well being.

• Report all grievances and complaints and make necessary oral/written reports to the Director of Social Services.

• Serve as the resident s advocate at all times working in harmony with all direct care giving staff to assure that the resident s needs are being met at all times (i.e. appropriate dress and clean appearance). Be aware of any changes in a resident s condition and report immediately to the RN Charge Nurse.

• Provide information to the Director of Social Services that would help to solve the problems of residents and better meet their needs.

• Improve the quality of services and/or activities and increase a variety of opportunities and choices for the resident.

• Work with the activity department to involve family members and guests in activities whenever possible.

• Maintain confidentiality of all resident/family information at all times.

• Perform general social services duties.

Our company endeavors to create a team spirit and to let our employees know that they are valued. All employees enjoy competitive wages and PTO packages, and we offer our full time employees a comprehensive benefits package including life and disability plans, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Qualified candidates, apply now for confidential consideration.