VITA HEALTHCARE GROUP Assistant Director of Social Services Salary in the United States

Susquehanna Health and Wellness seeks an Assistant Social Services Director to oversee all social services, including the evaluation of individual resident’s social needs and devising comprehensive care plans accordingly. The Social Services Director will be a critical member of the interdisciplinary team at the facility, working with medical and non-medical personnel to support residents in a comprehensive way, and ensure top quality total-patient care.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting to manage the overall social services program
• Developing and maintaining social services objectives and standards along with specific policies and procedures for the center
• Establishing and implementing a method of assessing the social and emotional needs of each resident, and ensuring the social services component of care plans are developed and implemented
• Aiding in discharge services, including community congregate living outreach, home care services for those returning home and transitions to hospice care
• Making arrangements for adaptive equipment, personal items and clothing, as needed
• Maintaining contact with families and providing updates to residents’ condition and progress, with patient permission
• Providing counseling/support for residents’ families

Requirements

Applicants will have understanding of the foundation of eldercare support, and display extreme empathy, compassion and patience. at all times. A bachelor’s degree in social work is required. Long term care / skilled nursing facility experience is preferred but not required.

EOE