Social Services Director I

PruittHealth; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Conway, SC seeks a Social Services Director I to coordinate and direct social services in accordance with regulations. The role focuses on resident rights, psychosocial assessments, discharge planning and family engagement.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (MSW preferred for expansion) and at least one year of supervised social work in healthcare or long-term care, with supervisory experience. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social work or Human Services field required for larger facilities; 120+ beds may require specific social work degree.
• Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare or long term care with direct patient contact.
• Previous supervisory experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
• MSW preferred for advanced qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Applies standards of professional Social Service work practice.
• Protects residents’ rights and dignity in all interactions.
• Responds to behavioral and psychosocial issues with assessments, recommendations, and referrals.
• Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
• Assists patients and families with advance directives per Federal regulations.
• Resolves and tracks grievances.
• Completes psychosocial assessments of residents.
• Coordinates family council meetings.
• Coordinates ancillary appointments as necessary.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Healthcare social work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field

MSW preferred

Job description

Job Description - Social Services Director I (2613527)

Social Services Director I - 2613527

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for coordinating and directing Social Services in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, established procedural guidelines and as directed by the Administrator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Applies standards of professional Social Service work practice.
• 2. Demonstrates knowledge and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• 3. Demonstrates competency in the protection and promotion of and advocacy for residents’ rights.
• 4. Responds to resident behavioral and psychiatric issues by completing behavioral and psychosocial assessments, providing treatment recommendations and making referrals to appropriate mental and behavioral health providers.
• 5. Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
• 6. Assists patients and families with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations.
• 7. Resolves and tracks grievances.
• 8. Completes psychosocial assessments of residents.
• 9. Coordinates family council meetings.
• 10. Coordinates ancillary appointments as necessary.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

For buildings with more than 120 beds: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Social work, or Human Services field such as Sociology, Gerontology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling or Psychology.

For buildings with 120 beds or less: Bachelor’s degree required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare or long term care setting working directly with patients. Previous supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

MSW Preferred.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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