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Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking a Director of Social Services to serve seniors with compassionate, supportive care at one of Minnesota's leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers. 

Benefits

Saint Therese is proud to provide our team members with an impressive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance, generous paid time off, scholarship/tuition reimbursement opportunities and other outstanding programs.

The Saint Therese Difference

For over 50 years, the Saint Therese philosophy of care has been guided by the spirit of hospitality and our commitment to deliver the very best in person-centered care. This philosophy extends to our employees, our most important asset. With excellent benefits, ongoing education and career opportunities, Saint Therese is an exceptional place to work and grow.

Location Information

Saint Therese offers a continuum of care and services available in a person's own home or in one of our four Twin Cities communities: New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview, and Woodbury.

For over 15 years, Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake has ensured seniors have every opportunity to enjoy a rewarding lifestyle. With 142 independent living, assisted living, memory care apartments and 64 long-term and transitional care suites, our Brooklyn Park campus is a vibrant, established community where it's easy to establish positive connections.

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Responsibilities:

The Social Services Director works as a leader to the Social Services department. 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

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 Federal and State regulations

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled.