Director of Social Services

About the role

The Director of Social Services at CareOne at Ridgewood Avenue is responsible for overseeing social service staff, providing direct services, counseling, and coordinating care. This position requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and an active LSW license.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource to other Social Workers
• Assists with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new personnel
• Affirms standards of practice to establish uniformity of the role
• Implements a peer review process to validate competencies
• Establishes communication channels with other Social Workers through regular meetings
• Participates in Center-based Quality Improvements
• Sets up partnerships with the Office of the Ombudsman
• Plans and directs a comprehensive social service program
• Participates in an interdisciplinary team approach to better serve the needs of the Center
• Provides therapeutic intervention to help residents cope with social and psychological aspects of their illnesses, impairments, or disabilities as well as their feelings about institutionalization and separation from family, community, physical and emotional loss
• Maintains written documentation in the resident's medical record per CareOne policy
• Develops social service component of the resident's plan of care identifying specific problems, goals and approaches
• Coordinates interdisciplinary care planning conferences at time of admission and at prescribed intervals
• Ensures and documents that residents/families have input into the care planning process
• Acts as liaison between residents, families, outside agencies, and the Center Administrator to ensure that the resident's rights are maintained
• Takes responsibility for conducting family meetings as needed
• Functions in a management capacity and adheres to all policies and procedures of the Center as a representative of CareOne Administration
• Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms and reports under the direction of the Administrator and submitting such reports to the Administrator and/or consultants as required
• Facilitates discharge planning including the development of an organized discharge plan for all customers
• Concerns self with the safety of all Center residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents
• Ensures that the Center adheres to legal, safety, health, fire, and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her in carrying out the Center's fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS
• Puts customer service first and adheres to the CareOne Culture of Excellence Pledge
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights

Requirements

• Master's Degree of Social Work
• Current and Active LSW (Licensed Social Worker) licensure as required by the State in which you are working.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to providing high-quality care and service to residents and families.

Skills

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is also required.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
Multiple Medical Plans Including Pharmacy
Including Teladoc
Multiple Dental Plans
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Whole Life Insurance
Medicare
Employee Assistance Plan (available to all employees)
Paid Time Off
Vacation
Sick Plans in accordance with state laws

Pay

$81,000 - $100,000

Schedule

Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and Full-time Employees