Social Services Director

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the social service programs.
• Affirms and identifies medical-related social and emotional needs of the residents.
• Develops and implements social care plans with the involvement of the resident, his/her family, physician, and other nursing care staff.
• Consults with physicians and healthcare team members in dealing with psychosocial factors relating to residents' illnesses, treatments, and discharge plans.
• Provides discharge planning, including referrals to community and family social services.
• Aids residents with financial and legal matters; provides or arranges for counseling.
• Aids residents with how to make decisions about their health.
• Directly supervises staff.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; completes performance reviews; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Possesses knowledge of federal and state regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid, to arrange for needed services not covered by state regulations.
• Assists with the resident admission process.
• Orients and trains employees on social services policies and procedures to ensure understanding and support.
• Maintains supply and equipment needs and budget.
• Implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Develops and maintains community liaison activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) in Social Work from four-year college or university.
• Minimum of two years related supervisory experience and/or training.