Director of Social Services

Aviata at South Daytona; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with a match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Online learning access

Job summary

Aviata at South Daytona seeks a Director of Social Services to lead the facility's social work program. You will be responsible for responding to emotional needs of residents and families, assisting with admissions and referrals, and guiding the social services team to ensure quality care.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, discharge planning, and collaborative care with staff and community partners. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a LSW or MSW from an approved school of Social Work.
• Minimum of one year experience in social work or related field.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Member in good standing with the National Association of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of federal and state regulations and advise on policy changes.
• Identify social and emotional needs; develop and implement social care plans.
• Participate in discharge planning and resident/family referrals.
• Provide social work consultation to staff and community agencies.
• Develop and implement innovative social service programs to improve care.

Skills

LSW/MSW

Team Leadership

Resident Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

LSW or MSW

Job description

Director of Social Services

Aviata at South Daytona

Address: 650 Reed Canal Rd, South Daytona, FL 32119

Aviata at South Daytona are searching for a Director of Social Services to join our community that is resident and family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture. The primary purpose of your job position is to be responsible for providing services to respond to the emotional needs of the residents and their families. You will also assist with resident admissions and the referral process.

If you are team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to care for our residents, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

• Pay rate: Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program.

• Access to online learning 24/7: Use it for free to help satisfy your personal and leadership development.

• 401k with a match!

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for the entire family and more!

• 401k with a match!

Major Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Executive Director/LNHA.

• Implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.

• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.

• Participate in discharge planning; development and implementation of social care plans; and resident assessments.

• Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.

• Review and develop a plan of correction for social service deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Executive Director/LNHA.

• Maintain a reference library of written material, laws, standards of practice, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations, and that will provide assistance in maintaining quality social service.

• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident problems/needs.

• Maintain communications with caseworkers.

• Provide social work consultation to residents, families, and staff, as required.

• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors Degree and either a LSW or MSW from an approved school of Social Work.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience.

• Demonstrated ability to assess resident needs, develop, and implement a plan of care and coordinate the discharge planning process.

• Must possess knowledge of accreditation standard and compliance requirements.

• Must be a member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers.

• You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex,

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