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Licensed Social Services Director

Bedford Alzheimer's Care CenterHattiesburg, MSFull timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

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About the job

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

Job Summary

Responsible for identifying and providing each Resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs for the continuing development of the Residents’ full potential; assists with Discharge Planning for Transfer and Discharge; must exhibit a sincere desire to work with the elderly and communicate courteously with Employees, Residents and others

Requirements / Qualifications :

Prefer Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree in Social Work, or two years Social Services experience in Long-Term Care; must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office, excellent oral and written communications skills and have a valid Mississippi Driver’s License; must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develops Social History, Social Assessment, Care Plan to identify problems, needs, set realistic goals, problem resolution and/or needs upon Admission, compliant with State and Federal Regulations
  • Participates in interdisciplinary Care Plan Meetings and in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program
  • Documents Progress Notes for Resident’s Care Plan when necessary within Company Policy time frames
  • Assists Residents and family members with discharge planning and discharge process

Excellent Benefits:

Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

Paid Time Off (PTO) including

  • Vacation pay
  • Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including

  • Group Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance

Other Benefits

  • Holiday Incentive Pay
  • Daily Pay – upon your request
  • Direct deposit
  • Bereavement leave
  • Retirement Savings Plan/401K
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family Medical Leave

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From Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center

Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center is a 60 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center)-bed nursing home in Hattiesburg, MS, certified by Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, mental health staff and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center

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