Director of Social Services

Aperion Care; Smithfield (RI); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aperion Care is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead the social services team and drive the planning, organization, development, and direction of essential services for residents. You will collaborate with families, staff, and the interdisciplinary team to support successful placements and well-being.

The role requires strong leadership, a background in social work, and a commitment to compassionate senior care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year social work experience in a hospital, skilled facility, or other health-related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s in social work from an approved school of social work.
• Master’s in social work preferred.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Social work experience

English proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's in Social Work

Master's in Social Work

Description du poste

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