Social Services Supervisor

MGM Healthcare; Pagedale (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO accrual

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Take-home pay option

Retirement plan with company match

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

Job summary

Normandy Nursing Center seeks a Social Services Supervisor to oversee discharge planning and coordinate psychosocial support for residents and families. You will work within our network to integrate social services into daily care and ensure residents’ rights are upheld.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, a State Clinical Social Work licensure, and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field (including sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology).
• One year of supervised social work experience preferred in a health care setting.
• Current State Clinical Social Work Licensure.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team and communicate effectively.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assure social service/discharge planning is integrated within the hospital system through effective communication at all levels.
• Develop specific, measurable plans and objectives to enhance social service daily.
• Perform psychosocial assessment and reassessment for residents and address needs of residents and families.
• Coordinate resident care to optimize safety and reduce medical errors.
• Interact with residents and families; involve them in the plan of care.
• Provide resources and support to Social Service/Discharge Planning staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Emergency response

Ethical practice

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

At Normandy Nursing Center, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Normandy Nursing Center partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Normandy Nursing Center.

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Social Services Supervisor:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Immediately accrue PTO as you work! (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees

Essential Functions of Social Services Supervisor:

• Assure that social service/discharge planning activities are integrated and coordinated within the hospital system by effective communication at all levels
• Develop specific, measurable, realistic plans and objectives, which enhance social service daily
• Perform psychosocial assessment and reassessment on all residents. Identify and address the psychosocial needs of residents and their families
• Perform all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Formulate a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluate the effectiveness of learning.Include family in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical social work and discharge planning.Interpret and promote residents’ rights and the “Residents’ Bill of Rights”
• Interact professionally with resident and family and involve resident and family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Provide individual and group help for residents’ and families at times of adjustment, crisis, or need.
• Coordinate and direct Social Service/Discharge Planning Department to ensure resident needs are met and center policy is followed.
• Provide appropriate resources and support to Social Service/Discharge Planning Staff/Clinical Staff.
• Be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Maintain a good rapport and working relationship with medical staff, departments, and employees.
• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.

Qualifications of Social Services Supervisor:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals is preferred
• Current State Clinical Social Work Licensure
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good Ethical Practice
• Relationship management
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.