Social Services Director I

Pruitthealth Corporation; Macon (GA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pruitthealth Corporation is seeking a Social Services Director I to coordinate and direct Social Services in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and under the direction of the Administrator.

The role requires ensuring residents’ rights are protected, coordinating psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and involvement with family councils, while maintaining high standards of care in a long-term care setting.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Social work or related field required.
• Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare or long-term care.
• MSW preferred.
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer statement mentioned in posting.

Responsabilidades

• Apply standards of professional Social Service work practice.
• Respect the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Advocate for residents’ rights and coordinate psychosocial support as needed.
• Respond to behavioral/psychiatric issues with assessments and referrals.
• Coordinate discharge plans with residents and families.
• Assist with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations.
• Address grievances and follow up to resolution.

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

MSW preferred

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Social Services Director I (2612690)

Social Services Director I - 2612690

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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