Director of Social Services

McGregor PACE; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McGregor PACE, a comprehensive community-based healthcare program for older adults, seeks a Director of Social Services who is an MSW and licensed as LSW or LISW in Ohio to lead and develop the Social Services team.

You will oversee clinical social work practice, build partnerships with community organizations, and contribute to organizational strategy as a member of the McGregor PACE Administrative Team, reporting to the CEO.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Current Ohio social work licensure (LSW or LISW).
• Progressive social work experience, including supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience working with older adults and/or individuals with complex medical or psychosocial needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience in PACE, healthcare, long-term care, behavioral health, or senior services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, coach, and develop Social Services staff.
• Direct and oversee clinical social work practice, workflows, and documentation.
• Provide leadership and guidance for complex participant and family situations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, PACE requirements, organizational policies, and professional standards.
• Ensure the social and emotional needs of participants and families are incorporated into care planning and goal achievement.
• Develop and monitor departmental quality improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships with community partners, including social service agencies, housing providers, nursing homes, assisted living communities, and group homes.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support participant-centered care and positive outcomes.
• Participate in organizational strategy, planning, and leadership as a member of the McGregor PACE Administrative Team.
• Report directly to the CEO of McGregor PACE.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Director of Social Services – McGregor PACE

McGregor PACE, (Program of All inclusive Care for the Elderly) We are a comprehensive, community-based healthcare program that helps older adults remain safely and independently in their homes and communities. PACE brings medical care, social services, therapy, behavioral health, nutrition, transportation, home care, and other supports together through an interdisciplinary team.

We are seeking a Director of Social Services who is a MSW and licensed as either LSW or LISW in the state of Ohio to lead and develop our Social Services team.

This is an opportunity to lead clinical practice, develop staff, build community partnerships, and influence organizational strategy while making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, coach, and develop Social Services staff.
• Direct and oversee clinical social work practice, workflows, and documentation.
• Provide leadership and guidance for complex participant and family situations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, PACE requirements, organizational policies, and professional standards.
• Ensure the social and emotional needs of participants and families are incorporated into care planning and goal achievement.
• Develop and monitor departmental quality improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships with community partners, including social service agencies, housing providers, nursing homes, assisted living communities, and group homes.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support participant-centered care and positive outcomes.
• Participate in organizational strategy, planning, and leadership as a member of the McGregor PACE Administrative Team.
• Report directly to the CEO of McGregor PACE.

Why McGregor PACE?

At PACE, social work is an essential part of helping older adults live safely and independently in the community. You will have the opportunity to:

• Make a direct and lasting impact on participants and families.
• Work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• Lead and develop a growing Social Services department.
• Build community partnerships and expand resources for older adults.
• Help improve programs, processes, and participant outcomes.
• Work in a mission-driven environment where dignity, independence, choice, and quality of life come first.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Current Ohio social work licensure (LSW or LISW).
• Progressive social work experience, including supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience working with older adults and/or individuals with complex medical or psychosocial needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience in PACE, healthcare, long-term care, behavioral health, or senior services preferred.

If you are a social work leader who wants to develop people, improve systems, advocate for older adults, and help people remain in the community they call home, we invite you to join McGregor PACE.