Director of Social Services

Summary of Duties

Plan, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and established policies and procedures. Assure that an on-going social services program is designed to meet the medically related psychosocial needs of each resident.

Essential Job Functions

1. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs of this facility.
2. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
3. Develop and implement discharge plans in conjunction with the resident, family, and other disciplines.
4. Complete comprehensive assessments of the social service needs of each resident.
5. Develop a written plan of care that identifies problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified.
6. Facilitate resident/group council meetings and provide support services to such council.
7. Review complaints and grievances made by residents, families, and/or personnel and make a written/oral report to the Executive Director indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance following established procedures.
8. Maintain a written record of the resident’s complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint.
9. Perform administrative requirements such as completing forms, reports, etc. and submit to the Executive Director.
10. Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the social services department.
11. Obtain consultation and services for residents as needed (optometry, dental, transportation, psychological).
12. Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, scheduling, etc., of inservice training classes, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for social service personnel.
13. Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary.
14. Performs other duties as deemed necessary as directed including special projects.

Education and Experience

B.S. Degree in Social Work required. Must possess or be eligible for licensure by the Alabama Board of SW Examiners. Three (3) years in a healthcare setting, nursing home preferred. Supervisory experience required.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions

1. Must be able to walk, sit, and stand intermittently throughout the workday.
2. Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
3. Must be able to work with hands and fingers throughout the workday.
4. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
5. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.