Director of Social Services

Senior Health Care Facility; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Health Care Facility seeks a compassionate Director of Social Services to lead the social services team for residents. You will plan, organize, develop, and direct social services to meet resident needs with a focus on exceptional senior care.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in social work; a master’s is preferred. Strong English proficiency and the ability to collaborate with families, staff, and external parties are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor’s in social work from an approved school of social work.
• A master's in social work is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the public.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm in handling residents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences.
• Work with residents, responsible parties, and families on placement adjustments and crisis situations.
• Protect residents’ health information according to Privacy Practices policies.
• Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner.
• Advocate to coordinate personal needs and utilize community resources.
• Support staff in relation to resident-related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Independent decision making

Interpersonal communication

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Master's in Social Work preferred

Job description

Director of Social Services

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Social Services to lead our social services team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing all required social services to meet the needs of our residents. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and support to seniors, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences

• Work with individual residents, responsible parties, and families to address adjustment to placement and crisis situations

• Comply with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protect residents’ individual health information

• Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner

• Serve as an advocate to coordinate personal needs and utilize community resources appropriately

• Support staff in relation to resident-related issues

• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year social work experience in a hospital, skilled facility, or other health-related field preferred

• Must possess a bachelor’s in social work from an approved school of social work

• A master's in social work is preferred

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as being willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning

• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing Social Service practices

• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition/incident to the Interdisciplinary Team as appropriate