Social Services Director I

PruittHealth; Port Wentworth (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Social Services Director I to coordinate and direct Social Services in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role focuses on protecting residents’ rights, coordinating discharge plans, and working closely with families.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a year of supervised social work experience in healthcare or long-term care, with supervisory experience preferred. MSW is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field as applicable to facility size.
• Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare or long-term care.
• Previous supervisory experience is required.
• MSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct Social Services in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
• Apply professional social service standards in interactions with residents.
• Advocate for residents’ rights and coordinate discharge plans with families.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and provide treatment recommendations.
• Coordinate family council meetings and ancillary appointments as needed.

Skills

Social work

Healthcare experience

Resident advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

MSW Preferred

Job description

Job Description - Social Services Director I (2609618)

Social Services Director I - 2609618

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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