Saint Therese is a nonprofit faith-based organization that has focused on the well-being of individuals since it opened in 1968. We provide secure, stress-free living and the very best in senior care and housing with a commitment to each individual. Saint Therese offers a full continuum of programs and services that are available in your own home or in one of our community settings. Saint Therese serves the Twin Cities metro area with campuses located in New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview and Woodbury.

Saint Therese offers a wide variety of employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and flexible scheduling! 

The Social Services Director works as a leader to the Social Services and Therapeutic Recreation 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 and Therapeutic Recreation related policies and procedures.

The Social Services Director provides direction to the Associate Director of Therapeutic Recreations in developing and implementing a comprehensive therapeutic recreation programs. Coordinates with the Associate Director of TR to help meet the psychosocial, physical, cognitive and spiritual needs of the residents and tenants on campus.

Position helps maintain, manage and budget for the department’s fiscal year.

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology or related field

•Minimum of two years managerial experience in developing and implementing social or recreation programs within the last five years
•Demonstrated working knowledge of Social Services department functions and related
•Ability 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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please submit application online at http://sttheresemn.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php Apply directly at www.sttheresemn.org

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