Social Services Director

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Social Services Director to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall facility social services department. You will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies. There, all personnel will be able to do their best in caring for patients. A Social Services Director should have once been a hard-working and compassionate social worker who steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener and a problem-solver is what will open our door for you. The goal is to foster an excellent environment that will support everyone in working to the benefit of hospital and patients alike.

Responsibilities

· Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs of the facility.

· Complete resident assessments and attend plan of care meetings.

· Provide information to resident / families regarding 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 developing and implementing department policies and procedures.

· Review and update departmental job descriptions at least annually.

· Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.

· Coordinate social services activities with other departments as necessary.

· Participate in facility surveys (inspections) and attend quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) meetings.

· Develop and maintain a community and social services referral file of agencies and organizations that provide assistance to residents.

· Schedule department work hours.

· Review departmental complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports to the Administrator.

· Determine department’s staffing requirements.

· Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards and make recommendations on changes in facility policies and procedures to the Administrator.

· Conduct departmental performance evaluations and provide staff in-services.

· Counsel / discipline department personnel as requested or as necessary.

· Inventory management.

· Forecast and prepare department’s budget for equipment, supplies, and labor.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field; MSW preferred.
• Minimum of two years of proven social work experience.
• Minimum one year experience in a supervisory role.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting.
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in social services.
• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel.
• Great communication and people skills.
• Outstanding organizational and stress management skills.
• Aptitude in problem-solving.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing social services.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Long Beach, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Social Services Director: 1 year (Required)
• Social Work: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location