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The Lodge at Red Rocks -

Now Hiring : Director Social Services – Lead with Compassion and Expertise

We are currently seeking an experienced and empathetic Social Services Director to join our skilled nursing, therapy, and memory care center. This is a meaningful opportunity for a professional with a degree in social work or a related field and a strong background in skilled nursing to make a direct, positive impact on the lives of our residents and their families.

In this leadership role, you will advocate for residents’ emotional, social, and psychological well-being, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support care planning and transitions. Your expertise will help ensure that each resident receives the support they need to thrive.

If you’re passionate about senior care and ready to lead with purpose, we’d love to connect with you. Contact us today to learn more about joining a team that values dignity, compassion, and excellence in care.

Why Join The Lodge at Red Rocks?

At The Lodge at Red Rocks, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Care, we believe our team is the foundation of exceptional care. We are proud to foster a workplace culture built on compassion, respect, and professional growth. Whether you're providing direct care or supporting our operations, your contributions are deeply valued and make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents and their families.

What We Offer :

Competitive Salaries that recognize your skills and dedication

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to support your health and well-being

Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can recharge and take care of what matters most

Tapcheck – Access your earned wages before payday

Ongoing Training & Career Development to help you grow professionally

A collaborative and inclusive team environment where your voice matters

Join us and become part of a community that cares deeply—for our residents, for each other, and for the future of skilled nursing care.

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 depending on experience

Director of Social Services

The Director Social Services assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social service programs. Must assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met / maintained on an individual basis; safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of all residents of the facility. The person holding this position has delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Works separately and in groups with residents, families, facility staff, and representatives of community agencies, institutions, and organizations; document all activity as required

Greets new residents in the facility and orient them to the building and staff

Maintains appropriate departmental documentation :

Assesses all new residents upon admission and complete the social service initial admission notes, social history, social assessment, and discharge planning when appropriate

Writes quarterly and annual updates of Social Assessment and Social History

Records all significant events in the resident’s life and social service contacts

Informs and educates residents / families / legal representatives regarding the importance of funeral and other pre-arrangements and follow up with their completion

Completes care plan as needed and follow through with approach and goals developed

Interviews residents / families as necessary and in a private setting

Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of residents

Maintains as much personal contact as possible with the resident and his / her family or guardian in order to continue good relations and to determine changing conditions and needs

Communicates with the elderly with communication problems and relay their needs / concerns to family, facility, and community agencies

Participates and coordinates room changes and makes calls to families when necessary. Distributes list of changes to each involved department and document each room change

Addresses problems of residents and families and attempt to reconcile differences

Attends Care Plan, social services, admissions, rehabilitation, marketing, Performance Improvement, and Medicare meetings, in-service educational classes, and on-the-job training programs as deemed appropriate

Coordinates discharge planning and maintain ongoing notes regarding discharge planning for appropriate residents

Other duties, responsibilities and actives may change or be assigned to you at any time with or without notice, from NHA.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) or Master in Social Work (MSW) - Required

Licensed Social Work; LSW - Required

2 Years of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility - Required

Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English

Affirmative Action Statement

The Lodge at Red Rocks, Skilled Care and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.  The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.  If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.