Medical Social Worker

Director/Coordinator of Social Services - medical social worker - skilled nursing

• Competitive Pay
• Benefits for the Entire Family
• Scheduling App
• Recognition and Rewards Program
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay
• 401k Plan Available
• Employee Discounts

Job Summary

The Director of Social Services’ primary purpose is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of our facility’s Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Education/Qualifications

• For facilities with > 120 beds: Director of Social Services must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology.
• For facilities with <120 beds: Director of Social Services a High School Diploma is required; Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a Human Services field desirable.
• If required by state regulation, must be licensed.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law or identified in by any registry, regulatory, or licensing body of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.
• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of misappropriation, forgery, fraud, or theft are ineligible for this position.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

A detailed job description is available during interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Nursing home
• Skilled nursing facility

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• skilled nursing facility: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fuquay Varina, NC 27526: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person