Director of Social Services & Care Coordination

Palisade Healthcare; Garretson (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care Plan

DailyPay

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Palisade Healthcare Center in Garretson, SD, is seeking a Social Services Director to oversee the social service program addressing residents' bio-psychosocial needs. The role involves coordinating social work services with the interdisciplinary team and assisting residents and families in accessing community resources.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and, preferably, a Bachelor's Degree in social work.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Preferred: a minimum of Bachelor's Degree in accredited program of social work.

Responsibilities

• Works with residents, families, and community support to complete social service history, discharge plan, and development of interdisciplinary care plans designed to meet the bio-psychosocial needs of resident.
• Assisting residents and responsible parties in location and using financial, legal, mental health, and other community resources.
• Coordinate and/or provide health and mental health social work services to residents to assist with attaining or maintaining the highest practical mental and psychosocial well-being, while helping resident who display mental or psychosocial difficulty receive appropriate treatment and services.
• Provide resource support to staff participating in behavioral interventions for residents.
• Coordinating safe discharge planning and follow–up services in coordination with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Palisade Healthcare Center in Garretson, SD, is seeking a Social Services Director to oversee the social service program addressing residents' bio-psychosocial needs. The role involves coordinating social work services with the interdisciplinary team and assisting residents and families in accessing community resources.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and, preferably, a Bachelor's Degree in social work.