Social Services Director

CHR Consulting Services, Inc.; DuBois (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubois Continuum of Care Community in DuBois, PA seeks a Social Services Director with experience in senior care to lead and evaluate the social services program. You will supervise staff, coordinate resident psycho-social programs, and ensure compliance with regulations while partnering with interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires strong leadership, program development, and budgeting skills to support residents and families within the facility.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years in a nursing home or assisted living/personal care setting with a minimum of 2 years in a management supervisory role.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in social work or related field; LSW or MSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Social Services staff, including performance evaluations and personnel-related matters.
• Hold individual and department staff meetings regularly.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the Social Services department; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate internal programs to enhance residents' psycho-social functioning (Resident Council, QAPI teams, family groups, etc.).
• Provide supportive intervention and counseling to residents; offer education and guidance.
• Liaise with hospice providers; complete MDS assessments, documentation, and care planning as required.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide professional feedback and education.
• Prepare and monitor the department budget and expenditures.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to facility policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

LSW/MSW preferred

Job description

Social Services Director

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Social Services Director to join our team at the Dubois Continuum of Care Community in DuBois, Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in senior care or community-based organizations, with a passion for delivering exceptional social services to our residents. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and administering, and evaluating our social services program, as well as overseeing the operation of the department and staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise Social Services staff, including performance evaluations and all personnel-related matters

• Hold individual and department staff meetings on a regular basis

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the Social Service department, ensuring compliance with regulations

• Facilitate various internal programs that enhance residents' psycho-social functioning, such as Resident Council, QAPI teams, family groups, and other committees as needed

• Practice supportive intervention, counseling with residents to resolve conflicts, and provide education and guidance

• Serve as the liaison to hospice providers and complete MDS assessments, documentation, and care planning as required

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, providing professional feedback and education as requested

• Prepare and maintain the department budget and monitor departmental expenditures

• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements

• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to facility policies and procedures

Qualifications

• EXPERIENCE: Preferred 2-year experience in a nursing home or assisted living/personal care setting, with minimum of 2 years in management supervisory role

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required, LSW or MSW preferred