Social Services Supervisor

About the role

The Quarters at Des Peres seeks compassionate and thoughtful individuals to join our team. We partner with skilled nursing centers to support a small team of dedicated professionals with the resources of a larger enterprise.

Essential Functions

• Assure that social service/discharge planning activities are integrated and coordinated within the hospital system by effective communication at all levels.
• Develop specific, measurable, realistic plans and objectives, which enhance social service daily.
• Perform psychosocial assessment and reassessment on all residents. Identify and address the psychosocial needs of residents and their families.
• Formulate a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluate the effectiveness of learning. Include family in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical social work and discharge planning. Interpret and promote residents’ rights and the “Residents’ Bill of Rights”.
• Interact professionally with resident and family and involve resident and family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Provide individual and group help for residents’ and families at times of adjustment, crisis, or need.
• Coordinate and direct Social Service/Discharge Planning Department to ensure resident needs are met and center policy is followed.
• Provide appropriate resources and support to Social Service/Discharge Planning Staff/Clinical Staff.
• Be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Maintain a good rapport and working relationship with medical staff, departments, and employees.
• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work is preferred or a bachelor's degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals is preferred.
• Current State Clinical Social Work Licensure.
• 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 react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Good Ethical Practice.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience.
• Immediately accrue PTO as you work! (full-time only).
• 6 Observed Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday.
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study.
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift.
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment.
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees.