What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Service Director position at Waterview Health and Rehab?
Waterview Health & Rehab is now hiring a Social Services Director!
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Social Service Director to lead our social services department. The ideal candidate will develop and oversee programs that support the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of our residents/clients. They will ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations while advocating for those in need.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
- Supportive and mission-driven work environment.
- Weekly staff appreciation events
The Social Services Director will direct and supervise social service programs, evaluate the social needs of each resident admitted and formulate a written plan of care; review and revise plan as necessary, but not often than quarterly; refer residents and families to appropriate community resources as necessary
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement social service programs that meet the needs of residents/clients.
- Provide counseling, support, and advocacy for individuals and families.
- Collaborate with medical and administrative staff to enhance holistic care.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and industry regulations.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reports on services provided.
- Establish relationships with community agencies and resources.
- Train and supervise social work staff (if applicable).
Qualifications:
- One year of supervised social work experience working directly with residents in a health-care setting.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or in the human resource field, including, but not limited to, Sociology, special education, rehabilitative counseling, and psychology.
- Must be able to relate to and work with physically and/or mentally ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility and treat them with respect and consideration regardless of their cognitive or functional level
- Strong knowledge of social work principles, ethics, and regulations.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Willing to work beyond normal working hours, weekends, holidays, and/or on other shifts and in other positions, when necessary
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing/medical practices and procedures, and/or terminology, laws, regulations, and the guidelines that pertain to long-term care
- Sufficient computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and /or Internet to perform required duties
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment, and reach logical, practical decisions
If you are passionate about helping others and making a difference in residents’ lives, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply TODAY!