Director of Social Services

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSSW) or Master of Social Work (MSSW) preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Licensing as required by the state of employment.
• Experience: One year of experience in a long-term care environment.

Job Functions

• Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
• Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually.
• Creates, reviews, and updates care plan and progress notes.
• Coordinates resident visits with outside services, dental, optical, etc.
• Attends and documents resident council meetings.
• Assists resident’s families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process.
• Works with the patient, family and other team members to plan discharge.
• Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.
• Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long-term care environment.
• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.