Social Services Director

Fundamental; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Fundamental in Georgetown, SC is seeking a Social Services Director to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the facility's social service programs. The role requires coordinating care, policy development and community referrals to support residents.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field and have at least one year of experience in a hospital or skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field is required.
• Minimum of one year experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or similar medical setting.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator; reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the facility's social service programs.
• Develop and implement policies/procedures for identifying medical-related social and emotional needs.
• Provide solutions to social and practical environmental problems, including discharge planning and referrals to community agencies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Skilled communicator

Director

Motivator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services field (sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology)

Job description

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 $30.00 - USD $35.00 /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