The Director of Social Services acts as a resident advocate and plans, organizes, and directs the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, implement, and direct all social services functions
• Ensure an ongoing Quality Assurance program and develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct deficiencies
• Consult with and coordinate social services activities with other departments and implement changes as required
• Ensure that necessary forms, reports and progress notes are properly completed and contain informative descriptions of the services provided and the residents’ responses to the services
• Participate in community planning, discharge assessments and discharge plans that meet the needs of the facility, the residents and their families
• Coordinate social services programs with the residents and their families, staff members and community agencies through interviews, consultations and direct involvement in the programs
• Provide information to residents and their families concerning available support agencies and financial assistance programs to meet the needs of the residents.
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect, know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules; monitor social services to ensure that the residents’ emotional and social needs are met; ensure that all personnel are knowledgeable about residents’ emotional and social needs
• Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and training programs; attend and participate in leadership and outside training programs..

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be registered as a Certified Social Worker in good standing.

• Excellent communication skills to include written, verbal and the ability to read, as well as follow oral and written direction at a level necessary to accomplish the job

• Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office and Outlook with ability to learn new applications.

• Must have at least a secondary education at an approved school of Social Work and be at least 18 years old.

• Must have previous experience in a supervisory capacity. Must successfully complete a post-offer health assessment and meet all local health regulations.

• Must maintain regular attendance and working long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary.

• Competent in organizational, time management skills and able to handle multiple priorities.

• Consistently demonstrate respectable judgement, strong problem solving and decision making skills.

• Must perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.