Social Services Director

Journey; Georgia; Hybride; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

401(k) with Voya

Free life insurance

Smartphones for full-time staff

Professional development

Résumé du poste

The Woods at Sparta, part of Journey, in Sparta, GA, is seeking a Social Services Director to lead the Social Services Department and oversee the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of programs designed to attain residents’ highest practicable well-being.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate preadmission services, discharge planning and community-based follow-up, and establish QA procedures. Journey offers competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting.
• Social Worker license in the required state.

Responsabilités

• Oversee development, implementation, supervision and evaluation of the Social Services Department to meet residents' wellbeing.
• Direct preadmission services for inbound residents and contribute to care plans.
• Coordinate residents' safe discharge planning and community-based services.

Connaissances

1 year supervised social work

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Social Work license (state)

Description du poste

The Woods at Sparta
Sparta, GA 31087, USA

Description

In the Social Service Director role, you'll be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department designed to meet and assist residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable well-being.

Welcome to Journey, where community is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that true success starts with strong local leadership, supported by a dedicated home office team. Our journey began with a vision to create opportunities that empower individuals to make a positive impact right in their own backyard.

Our Vision

Change the world, one heart at a time.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to consistently achieve exceptional quality outcomes by leading a world-class Care Team. Our empowered and dedicated Care Team strives to exceed the expectations of our residents in every interaction. Being a part of your journey is our privilege.

Our Leaders: The Heartbeat of Journey

Our local leaders are the driving force behind our success. They’re not just managers; they’re passionate advocates for their communities. They understand the needs and goals of the residents and families they serve. They’re your neighbors, your friends, and your partners in progress. Together, we work tirelessly to create meaningful change and lasting legacies.

Responsibilities

• Identifying the need for medically related social services and ensuring that these services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• The Social Services Director will complete and/or direct/delegate the completion of the social services component of the comprehensive assessment. The Social Services Director will also contribute to and/or direct/delegate contribution of social services goals and approaches to the care plan.
• Directing the Social Services department includes overseeing preadmission services for inbound residents
• The Social Services Director will facilitate residents’ safe transition back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge planning and arrangement of community-based services and follow-up care.
• The Social Services Director is responsible for overseeing the establishment of departmental QA procedures and modification of those procedures where appropriate.

Required Qualifications

All facilities must provide medically related social services to residents. It is not required that a qualified social worker necessarily provide all of these services, except as required by State law. The regulations do not require a Social Worker when a facility has equal to or less than 120 beds.

The Social Services Designee must possess:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or another human services field to include, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
• License Social Worker License in required state.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with Voya Financial
• Free Life Insurance
• Company-provided smartphones for full-time care team members
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

Together, let’s change lives one heart at a time.

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We are committed to equal opportunity. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, please contact HR.

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