Director of Social Services
Company: Regency at Chene
Location: Detroit
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Are you a social worker dedicated to improving the lives of
seniors? As the Director of Social Services at Ciena Healthcare you
will provide medically-related social services that help guests to
attain and/or maintain their physical, mental and psychosocial
well-being. At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an
attractive benefit package including: Competitive pay Life
Insurance 401K with matching funds Health insurance AFLAC Employee
discounts Tuition Reimbursement In addition, we will help you
advance your career with tuition reimbursement, discounts and other
support. You will join an experienced, hard-working team that
values communication and strong teamwork abilities.
Responsibilities: The Director of Social Services supervises the
Social Workers, and guides facility staff in matters of residency
advocacy, protection and promotion of resident’s rights. Completes
admissions, social services evaluations, provides for social
services or referrals, and maintains communication with resident
and families. Assists guests with financial and legal matters
(e.g., applying for pensions, referrals to lawyers, referrals to
funeral homes for preplanning arrangements); Provides discharge
planning services (e.g., helping to place a guest on a waiting list
for community congregate living, arranging intake for home care
services, assisting with transfer arrangements to other facilities,
working with outside agencies toward safe discharges); Provides or
arranges needed counseling services and psychiatric medication
management as indicated. Assures documentation is accurate and
timely in MDS care plans. Supervisory responsibilities include:
Interviews, hires and trains Social Workers. Plans, assigns and
directs work. Prepares work assignment sheets. Uses independent
judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the
performance of these duties. Qualifications: Education and/or
Experience: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Master’s
Degree preferred. One year supervised social work experience
working directly with individuals in a health care setting.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Social Work license
from the state of MI About Ciena Healthcare Ciena Healthcare is
Michigan’s largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation
care services. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and
excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who
deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a
passion for improving the lives of those around you and working
with others who feel the same way, Ciena is the place for you!
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