Social Services Director

Socket.dev; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

Job summary

Socket.dev in Frederick, MD is seeking a Social Services Director to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the facility's social service programs.

This role leads policy development, coordinates with community agencies, discharge planning, and helping residents access financial assistance and referrals when specialized help is needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field.
• Minimum 1 year experience in human services in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility.
• Ability to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively.
• Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the social service programs of the facility.
• Develops and implement policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patients/residents.
• Assists in providing solutions to social and practical environmental problems, including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning and referrals to community agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field

Job description

Job Highlights

Must be a Licensed Social Worker. Full-time day shift, 8am-4:30pm

Position Summary

The Social Services Director is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the social service programs of the facility

Posted Salary Range

USD $35.00 - USD $37.00 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the social service programs of the facility
• Develops and implement policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patients/residents
• Assists in providing solutions to social and practical environmental problems, including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) and providing referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required

Qualifications & Requirements

• An individual with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology.

• Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year experience in a human services field in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility
• Must be able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively
• Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator
• Reliable transportation required

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets