The Director of Social Services plans, develops, organizes, evaluates and directs the overall operation of the Social Services in maintaining compliance with federal, state and local guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures and standards of care.
Director of Social Services QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school required;
- Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by the state of California
- 3-5 years of supervised Social Services experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals preferred.
- Good physical and mental health
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good administrative and organizational abilities
- Knowledge of Social Resources in the Community
Principal Responsibilities:
Director of Social Services CLINICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE
- Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates. And directs a comprehensive Social Services program
- Participants in Quality Improvement interdisciplinary meetings.
- Ensures all government, organizational, and state specific requirements for Social Services documentation are met by all staff members.
- Prepares Social Services department for annual state survey
- Ensure the residents’ psychosocial and concrete needs are identified and met in accordance with federal, state and company requirements.
- Orient residents to the center.
- Discharge planning.
- Implement and update Resident Care Plan and Social History.
- Maintain records of outside referral.
- Assist in coordinating residents’ financial affairs.
- Communicate needs and plan of care to resident, families, responsible parties and appropriate staff.
- Participate in meetings, in-services and training as required.
- Meet with consultants as required
- Organize and Facilitate Family Council (Participate as requested by Council Members).
- Implement and maintain an ongoing Quality Measurement And Performance Improvement Program (QMPI)
- Assist with coordination of resident room moves.
CONSUMER SERVICE
- Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
- Adheres to company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
- Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.
- Organize and maintain a professional work setting
