What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Of Social Services position at Catholic Care Center?
Position Description
TITLE: Director of Social Services
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
REPORTS TO: Administrator – Skilled Nursing
Position Summary
Manages, coordinates, directs, and maintains an efficient, productive, and organized social
services department. Responsible for maintaining community compliance based upon regulations governing the community. Responsible for developing and adhering to departmental budgets within community guidelines. Functions as a member of the
interdisciplinary team.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works cooperatively and efficiently with community staff in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating of all social services.
Assumes responsibility for identifying psycho-social situations, establishing goals for the highest practicable level of well-being and serving as a liaison between residents, families and community resources.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures and federal and state regulations pertaining to Social Services.
Responsible for the social services component of the completion of MDS , RAPs, Care Plan according to schedule and in participation with other disciplines.
Develops relationships with resident families, and encourage their participation in resident life.
Other duties as assigned.
Management Responsibilities
Coaches and provides career development to staff.
Coordinates with Human Resources for appropriate staffing levels.
Establishes employee goals and conducts employee performance reviews.
Responsible for staff scheduling to include: work assignments, employee training, time off, breaks and overtime assignments.
Schedules and conducts department meetings.
Supervises staff in accordance with Catholic Care Center policies and procedures.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required
Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.
Minimum one (1) year experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
LBSW in the state which employed required.
LMSW in the state which employed preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess strong collaborative, interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, verbal and written communication skills, and a desire to create a high-performance, effective team that can produce consistent, demonstrated results.
Must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and ministry leadership.
Competencies needed for this position include strong interpersonal relationship skills, detail oriented, work in collaboration with others, demonstrate a high degree of integrity and personal commitment, possess strong analytical skills, be able to work independently and manage multiple deliverables at the same time.
Ability to function in a matrix environment and demonstrate a passion to succeed, be self-motivated, dependable, committed, and a willingness to see a project through to its conclusion.
Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Catholic Care Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
EEO is the Law Poster Supplement: Please note that Catholic Care Center will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Catholic Care Center will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E-Verify Statement: This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.
TITLE: Director of Social Services
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
REPORTS TO: Administrator – Skilled Nursing
Position Summary
Manages, coordinates, directs, and maintains an efficient, productive, and organized social
services department. Responsible for maintaining community compliance based upon regulations governing the community. Responsible for developing and adhering to departmental budgets within community guidelines. Functions as a member of the
interdisciplinary team.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works cooperatively and efficiently with community staff in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating of all social services.
Assumes responsibility for identifying psycho-social situations, establishing goals for the highest practicable level of well-being and serving as a liaison between residents, families and community resources.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures and federal and state regulations pertaining to Social Services.
Responsible for the social services component of the completion of MDS , RAPs, Care Plan according to schedule and in participation with other disciplines.
Develops relationships with resident families, and encourage their participation in resident life.
Other duties as assigned.
Management Responsibilities
Coaches and provides career development to staff.
Coordinates with Human Resources for appropriate staffing levels.
Establishes employee goals and conducts employee performance reviews.
Responsible for staff scheduling to include: work assignments, employee training, time off, breaks and overtime assignments.
Schedules and conducts department meetings.
Supervises staff in accordance with Catholic Care Center policies and procedures.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required
Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.
Minimum one (1) year experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
LBSW in the state which employed required.
LMSW in the state which employed preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess strong collaborative, interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, verbal and written communication skills, and a desire to create a high-performance, effective team that can produce consistent, demonstrated results.
Must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and ministry leadership.
Competencies needed for this position include strong interpersonal relationship skills, detail oriented, work in collaboration with others, demonstrate a high degree of integrity and personal commitment, possess strong analytical skills, be able to work independently and manage multiple deliverables at the same time.
Ability to function in a matrix environment and demonstrate a passion to succeed, be self-motivated, dependable, committed, and a willingness to see a project through to its conclusion.
Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Catholic Care Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
EEO is the Law Poster Supplement: Please note that Catholic Care Center will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Catholic Care Center will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E-Verify Statement: This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.
