What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Inc?
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs for the resident are met and maintained on an individual basis.
NATURE AND SCOPE :
- The incumbent is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the social service programs of The Heritage at Lowman.
- The incumbent will keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to Administrator. Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
- The incumbent will participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
- Interview resident / families as necessary and in a private setting. Involve the resident / family in planning social services programs when possible. Refer resident / families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
- Provide information to resident / families as to Medicare / Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available to the resident. Provides consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.
- Must have valid SC LMSW license.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public.
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
