Social Services Manager

Ascension Living; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Ascension Living is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Washington, DC area in the Carroll Manor facility. The role focuses on guiding the Social Services department, coordinating patient care with staff and physicians, and ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.

You will oversee performance management, scheduling, recruitment, payroll, and budgets while maintaining regulatory compliance and strong vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• License / Certifications / Registration: Social Worker required prior to hire or Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice required prior to hire.
• Education requirements: HS diploma equivalency with 3 years experience OR Associate's/Bachelor's with 2 years experience OR 7 years of applicable experience; leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• Assess quality of patient care and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Manage staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction and conflict management; schedule, recruit, and process payroll.
• Monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, contracts and vendor relations.

Skills

Staff leadership

Performance management

Conflict management

Scheduling

Recruitment

Payroll

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Leadership or management experience

Job description

• Assist with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• Assess quality of patient care and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Manage staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction and conflict management. Perform and oversee scheduling, recruitment, and payroll.
• Monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts and vendor relations.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Washington, DC
• Facility: Carroll Manor
• Department: Social Services
• Schedule: Day | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assist with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• Assess quality of patient care and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Manage staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction and conflict management. Perform and oversee scheduling, recruitment, and payroll.
• Monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts and vendor relations.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

License / Certifications / Registration

• One or more of the following:
• Social Worker obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required or
• Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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