Social Service Designee

Caring Professionals, Inc.; Beresford (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Professionals, Inc. seeks a Director of Social Services to oversee medical social services for residents and families, ensuring needs are met and daily functioning is supported.

The role requires cooperation with medical staff, agencies, and payors to optimize care and outcomes. The Director will maintain knowledge of applicable policies, participate in professional organizations, and pursue continuing education related to the position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policies and procedures for benefits and assistance
• Good communication and understanding of family dynamics

Responsibilities

• Provide medically related social services to residents and families to maintain or improve daily functioning
• Collaborate with medical staff, social service agencies, and third-party payors
• Report to Administrator and participate in professional development as applicable

Job description

The Director of Social Services is responsible to the Administrator. The director shall provide medically related social services to meet the needs of the residents and their families, in order to assist with maintaining or improving the residents’ ability to manage their every day physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. This will involve working cooperatively with other personnel, the medical staff, social service agencies/organizations and third party payors.

A current working knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures concerning the various benefits and forms of assistance; along with requirements and regulations of state and federal agencies. The director must possess a general knowledge of communication skills and family dynamics. The director is expected to participate in professional organizations and continuing education related to the position.

Pay $18-$25 depending on experience.