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Job Description
Maine Veterans' Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maine's veterans and families. Our vision is to be the Provider and Employer of Choice while recognizing our special role as a Veteran Advocate, and "Caring for Those Who Served." All six of our facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association with awards for Achievement in Quality, placing them in the top five percent of nursing homes across the nation.
Work With The Best - MVH - Scarborough is proud to be the first nursing home in Maine to achieve the National Gold Award for Excellence in Quality from the American Health Care Association, making us one of only 49 nursing homes in the nation to ever earn this prestigious distinction.
The Social Services Manager is responsible for developing, leading and executing the functions of the Social Services Department in order to assure the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident, and to address associated family issues in accordance with Maine Veterans' Homes policies and governmental regulations. Directly supervises the social services staff.
We look forward to speaking with you and introducing you to the high quality care and teamwork that sets Maine Veterans' Homes apart in long term care.
Experience and Skills
- Must have a record of effective leadership and administrative skills, and ability to develop, organize and direct staff to provide quality services to the residents.
- Must have current and valid Social Work License from State of Maine.
- Must be knowledgeable of federal, state laws, and VA regulations relative to Social Services for residential, skilled and long-term care.
- Must have professional knowledge of the methods and practice of social work.
- Must be knowledgeable of normal aging process, casework process, medical and public health settings, principles of public
- welfare, and a working knowledge of the social and health-related resources of the community.
Maine Veterans' Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Education / Training / Experience: Position requires a Social Services Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university, State of Maine Social Work license, and at least three years successful social services experience in the long-term care or related field. Supervisory experience/training required.
Job Benefits Maine Veterans' Homes offers competitive wages and a customizable benefits package. Options include employer-contributed medical, dental and vision, company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability, supplemental insurance options including life and accident, dependent and medical flexible spending accounts, participation in the Maine Public Employee's Retirement System, 403(b) plan with employer match, generous earned benefit time, continuing education opportunities and tuition reimbursement, and a robust wellness incentive program.