Director of Social Services

Be part of the Saint Therese difference! Saint Therese offers a competitive salary and benefit package, a rewarding mission-driving working environment and is dedicated to the professional development of its staff.

Saint Therese of Woodbury is seeking a passionate, dynamic individual to manage the day-to-day operations of the Social Services department for one of Minnesota's leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers. The Social Services Director serves as the primary liaison between family members and the Care Center, providing for the psycho-social care needs of residents. Participates in the admissions assessment process for prospective residents. Provides direction and support to social workers, management, and other staff. Develops and administers Social Services related policies and procedures. Position helps maintain, manage, and budget for the department's fiscal year.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, or related field.

Licensure:

Minnesota Licensed Social Worker

Experience:

Minimum five years social work professional level experience. Two years management or supervisory experience highly desirable.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Social Services department functions and related.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations in a skilled nursing environment.
• Demonstrated abilities to participate in and collaborate with groups.
• Ability to positively manage and communicate change and to model appropriate behaviors to staff and others.
• High level of commitment to and success with effective customer service skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Effective time management/prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages with credit for experience
• Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Generous vacation plan, earned sick time, and paid disability leave
• 403b with company match
• Tuition Discount Opportunities and Scholarships
• Employee Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

About Saint Therese:

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.

We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and two communities in Ohio: St. Mary of the Woods and Saint Therese Westlake. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.

Saint Therese of Woodbury is now on a public transit roadway. Metro Transit is now piloting a new on-demand, shared ride service in a few areas around the metro, including a 13-square-mile area in Woodbury and parts of Oakdale and Lake Elmo. Metro micro will operate between 5:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. on weekdays; 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on weekends.

Salary Range: $64,200.00 - $87,755.00/annually depending on experience.

Saint Therese is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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