Social Services Director

Socket.dev; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing Loan Repayment

401(k)

Paid Time Off

DailyPay available

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Social Services Director to lead the planning, development, organization, implementation, evaluation and direction of the facility's social service programs.

This role requires licensure as a clinical social worker and strong skills in policy development, discharge planning, community referrals and coordinating with agencies to meet residents' social and emotional needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a human services field in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or related medical facility.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Skilled communicator, director and motivator.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct social service programs of the facility.
• Develop and implement policies for identifying medically-related social and emotional needs of patients/residents.
• Assist in discharge planning and provide referrals to community agencies when specialized help is needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organization & prioritization

Leadership & motivation

Reliability & transportation

Education

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

Job description

Job Highlights

This position requires licensure as a clinical social worker.

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 $29.00 - USD $33.00 /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