Social Services Director
Required skills
- Licensed Social Worker
- human services field
- sociology
- gerontology
- special education
- rehabilitation counseling
- psychology
- hospital
- skilled nursing care facility
- medical facility
Nice to have
- director
- motivator
Role summary
The Social Services Director is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the social service programs of the facility. This role requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field, with at least one year of experience in a human services field within a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate must be a licensed social worker, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be able to motivate staff. Responsibilities include developing policies, addressing patient/resident social needs, and facilitating discharge planning and community referrals.
Job Highlights
Must be a Licensed Social Worker. Full-time day shift, 8am-4:30pm
Position Summary
The Social Services Director is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the social service programs of the facility
Posted Salary Range
USD $35.00 - USD $37.00 /Hr.Wage Commensuration
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the social service programs of the facility
- Develops and implement policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patients/residents
- Assists in providing solutions to social and practical environmental problems, including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) and providing referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required
Qualifications & Requirements
An individual with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology.
- Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year experience in a human services field in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility
- Must be able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively
- Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator
- Reliable transportation required
Benefits
All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
- PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off Plan
- New Pet Insurance Discount available
- DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
- Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
- Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
- Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
- Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
- Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
- In-facility education programs and more!
EOE Statement
Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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