Resident-Centric Social Services Director I

PruittHealth; Dillon (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Dillon, SC is seeking a Social Services Director I to coordinate and direct social services in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations and the guidance of the Administrator.

You will oversee psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, advance directives, grievances, and family council activities while ensuring residents’ rights and well-being are respected and promoted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social work or Human Services field such as Sociology, Gerontology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling or Psychology (for buildings with more than 120 beds).
• MSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies standards of professional Social Service work practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Demonstrates competency in the protection and promotion of and advocacy for residents’ rights.
• Responds to resident behavioral and psychiatric issues by completing psychosocial assessments, providing treatment recommendations and making referrals to appropriate mental and behavioral health providers.
• Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
• Assists patients and families with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations.
• Resolves and tracks grievances.
• Completes psychosocial assessments of residents.
• Coordinates family council meetings.
• Coordinates ancillary appointments as necessary.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services

MSW preferred

Job description

PruittHealth in Dillon, SC is seeking a Social Services Director I to coordinate and direct social services in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations and the guidance of the Administrator.

You will oversee psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, advance directives, grievances, and family council activities while ensuring residents’ rights and well-being are respected and promoted.