Director of Social Work

SilkRoad; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

STGi seeks a qualified social services professional for a forthcoming opening in Salisbury, NC. The role plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the facility's social service programs to support residents and families.

Responsibilities include interviewing residents or families, guiding Medicare/Medicaid and financial assistance options, referring to appropriate agencies, coordinating with other departments, supporting QA/PI activities, and ensuring compliance with state

Qualifications

• Experience in social services within healthcare or residential care.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid programs and financial assistance.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff and coordinate with departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the social service programs of the facility.
• Interview residents or families to obtain social history.
• Inform residents/families about Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance.
• Refer residents/families to appropriate social service agencies when needed.
• Coordinate social services with other departments as necessary.
• Attend QAPI meetings and help implement action plans to address deficiencies.
• Keep current with federal and state regulations and advise on policy changes to the Administrator.
• Demonstrate the ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents.
• Be a supportive team member and promote teamwork and a collaborative approach.

Skills

Leadership ability

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Decision making

Communication of resident information

Job description

This is for a future opening.

STGi is seeking qualified candidates for this position in connection with an active Request for Proposals (RFP). Hiring for this role is contingent upon STGi’s selection as the successful awardee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the social service programs of the facility.

• Interview residents or family members as necessary to obtain social history.

• Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.

• Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.

• Coordinate social services activities with other departments as necessary.

• Attend quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) meetings and help develop and implement plans of action to address identified deficiencies.

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards and make recommendations on changes in facility policies and procedures to the Administrator.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.

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

• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing social services.

• Must be a member in good standing with state or national licensing and accrediting bodies.

• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.