Social Svcs Dir IHCC

About the Role

Responsible for coordinating and directing Social Services in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, established procedural guidelines, and as directed by the Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Applies standards of professional Social Service work practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Demonstrates competency in the protection, promotion, and advocacy for residents’ rights.
• Responds to resident behavioral and psychiatric issues by completing behavioral and psychosocial assessments, providing treatment recommendations, and making referrals to appropriate mental and behavioral health providers.
• Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
• Assists patients and families with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations.
• Resolves and tracks grievances.
• Completes psychosocial assessments of residents.
• Coordinates family council meetings.
• Coordinates ancillary appointments as necessary.
• Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to maintain current license/certification as required.
• Attends and participates in mandatory in-services.
• Honors patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Complies with corporate compliance program.
• Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Follows established safety regulations, including fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, and infection control.
• Follows established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
• Performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

• For buildings with more than 120 beds: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services field such as Sociology, Gerontology, Special Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling, or Psychology.
• Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare or long-term care setting working directly with patients.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.

Skills

• Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication with patients, residents, clients, family members, and visitors.
• Provides warm, friendly, and approachable interactions while addressing concerns professionally.

Schedule

Full-time, 1st Shift.

Location

PruittHealth - Santa Rosa, Florida-Milton.