Social Services Director

The primary purpose of a Social Services Director is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the facility social services department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and as directed by the Administrator.

Social Services Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the social service programs of the facility
• Interview residents or family members as necessary to obtain social history
• Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available to the resident
• Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished; collaborate with staff and other departments to develop workflow efficiencies and streamline business practices to reduce costs and eliminate waste
• Assist in developing and implementing department policies and procedures.
• Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary
• Attend quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) meetings and help develop and implement plans of action to address identified deficiencies
• Develop and maintain a community and social services referral file of agencies and organizations that provide assistance to residents
• Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc.
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards and make recommendations ion changes in facility policies and procedures to the Administrator
• Other duties as assigned

Social Services Director Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field including sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, etc.
• Master of Social work (MSW) or related field preferred

Social Services Director Physical Demands:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Pavilion Healthcare provides long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Pavilion, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome – our number one goal.

We don’t just offer care for you – we care about you.