Social Service Director

Health Systems; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

PARKSIDE MANOR in Columbia, Missouri is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead the social work department for residents in a long-term care setting. The role focuses on creating and evaluating programs that address aging, therapeutic needs, and dementia care.

The position requires prior director-level social work experience in a large LTC environment and a relevant degree (BSW/MSW preferred). A strong commitment to resident well-being and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Director of Social Work in a large LTC setting preferred.
• BSW or MSW preferred, or Bachelor's degree in related field.
• At least one year experience in Social Work field required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific developmental factors for adult and geriatric residents when planning social services programs.
• Plans social services for residents with therapeutic, neurological and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, and infectious diseases if applicable.
• Promptly follows-up on admission inquiries, evaluates and assesses the needs of prospective residents to determine appropriateness of facility placement.

Skills

Social Work Leadership

Geriatric Care

Program Planning

Education

BSW/MSW Preferred

Job description

PARKSIDE MANOR, located in Columbia, Missouri is currently seeking a Director of Social Services to join our team.

Director of Social Services Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning social services programs
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to plan social services programs for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neurological and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, and infectious diseases if applicable
• Promptly follows-up on admission inquiries, evaluates and assesses the needs of prospective residents to determine appropriateness of facility placement

Director of Social Services Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience as a Director of Social Work in a large LTC setting preferred
• BSW or MSW preferred, or Bachelors degree in related field
• At least one year experience in Social Work field required

Director of Social Services Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement