Social Services Director I

Pruitthealth Corporation; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pruitthealth Corporation in Georgia seeks a Social Services Director I to coordinate and direct Social Services in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. The role emphasizes leadership in a healthcare setting and adherence to regulatory standards.

The position involves supervising staff, conducting psychosocial assessments, coordinating discharge plans with residents and families, and advocating for residents' rights while collaborating with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for facilities with 120 beds or less.
• MSW preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or long-term care settings with supervision is required.
• Minimum of one year supervised social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies standards of professional Social Service work practice.
• Respects the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Advocates for residents' rights.
• Responds to behavioral and psychiatric issues with assessments and referrals to mental/behavioral health providers.
• Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
• Assists with advance directives perFederal regulations.
• Resolves and tracks grievances.
• Completes psychosocial assessments of residents.
• Coordinates family council meetings.
• Coordinates ancillary appointments as necessary.

Skills

Social work

Advocacy

Communication

Empathy

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Human Services fields (e.g., Sociology, Gerontology, Psychology)

Job description

Job Description - Social Services Director I (2609697)

Social Services Director I - 2609697

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:

• Applies standards of professional Social Service work practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Demonstrates competency in the protection and promotion of and advocacy for residents' rights.
• 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.
• Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
• Assists patients and families with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations.
• Resolves and tracks grievances.
• Completes psychosocial assessments of residents.
• Coordinates family council meetings.
• 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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