Director of Social Work (DSW)

Job Description

Oneida Center is hiring a Director of Social Work (DSW) or Director of Social Services in Utica, NY.

DUTIES:

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• Directs, establishes & plans the overall policies/goals for the Social Services Dept
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• Responsible for assessments, care planning & helping residents adjust
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• Supervision of Department Staff
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• Discharge Planning at start of admission
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• Occasional Community Outreach
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• Familiar with a variety of concepts, practices & procedures
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• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
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• Relies on extensive experience & judgment to plan and accomplish goals
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REQUIREMENTS:

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• 2+ years of Management Experience in LTC settings
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• LSW – MSW
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• Knowledge of applicable State & Federal guidelines
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• Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills
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About us:

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare , formerly known as Focus Utica for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Utica, New York. Our pledge to the community, our residents, and staff is to provide post-acute-care in a manner that sets the standard of excellence and strives to meet and/or exceed the expectations of our residents, staff, and all we come in contact with. Services at Oneida Center include Skilled Nursing, Respite, Hospice, and Post-acute Rehabilitation and are affiliated with an Assisted Living Program and Adult Day Care. We endeavor to embrace our residents in times of crisis and assist them to leave and/or live here with a sense of well – being, individuality, and independence. Oneida Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V