Director of Social Services

Director Of Social Services

Southview Acres Health Care Center is looking to hire a Director of Social Services!

Southview Acres Health Care Center is a Residential Health Care Facility that provides the highest levels of quality care through continuous improvement, and the involvement of the interdisciplinary team and the entire community. Southview Acres Health Care Center responds to the rights, needs and concerns of its residents, families and staff by creating a caring environment in which each person is respected for his or her individuality and treated with kindness, dignity and respect.

Director of Social Services: The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the facility social services department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and as directed by the Administrator.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Make daily rounds to assure that social services personnel are performing required duties and to assure that appropriate social services procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the facility.
• Review and check competence of social services personnel and make necessary adjustments/ corrections as required.
• Complete resident assessments and attend care planning meetings.
• Provide information to residents/ families as to Medicare/ Medicaid and other financial assistance programs.
• Attend quality assurance and performance improvement meetings.

Director of Social Services Requirements:

• Must be a Licensed Social Worker in the State of MN
• Master of Social Work (MSW) or related field preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Free Life Insurance

Experience level:

• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals.
• One to two years of supervisory experience preferred.