Social Services Director

TITLE:

Social Service Director

REPORTS TO:

Administrator

I. JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing assigned social work duties and responsibilities within the facility. Plan, develop, organize, oversee and run the overall operation of the Social Service Department in accordance with current Alden policies and procedures, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

II. QUALIFICATIONS

A. Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field (social work, sociology, psychology, gerontology, etc.). Licensure in human service field preferred.

B. One year experience in working in the social service realm of the healthcare field.

C. Current knowledge of Federal and State Long-Term Care (LTC) Social Service regulations and/or ability to understand and interpret.

D. Demonstrate skills and ability in working with and understanding the needs of the residents, families, other staff members and personnel from community agencies.

E. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. The ability to produce concise, meaningful, clinical written reports, assessments, documentation and care planning initiatives and articulate the social/psychological needs of the residents.

F. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action that are in the best interest of the residents, staff and families. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public in a professional manor.

G. Must possess leadership ability and a willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.

H. The ability to accept and utilize professional supervision, consultation and in-service training/educational opportunities.

I. Must demonstrate the ability to handle confidential data with professional discretion.

J. Have experience and qualified marketing skills to effectively express the Alden’s Social Services Program to the community, other health professionals, outside professional organizations, senior services, government agencies, and any other provider or professional in the community.

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K. Must have the sincere desire to work with a variety of populations that require long-term or short-term care.

L. Possess a knowledge and ability to apply that knowledge to deal effectively with this population

M. Possess the ability to guide and direct staff in therapeutic approaches effective with the dementia and behavioral population, as well as residents with mental health issues, on an-ongoing basis, if applicable.

N. Possess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, and humor in order to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff.

O. Willingness to be flexible regarding working hours in order to ensure quality of care.

P. Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourself and your staff.

III. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

B. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.

C. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with the residents, family members, personnel and support agencies.

D. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

E. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

F. Must be able to relate to and work with (physically/mentally) ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people.

G. Must be free of physical limitation.

H. May be required to lift equipment, supplies and occasionally move furniture.

I. Is subject to…