Social Services Director

Job Description

Job Description

Social Services Director

Join our team at Pavilion Management Company, a compassionate and supportive organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our residents. As our new Social Services Director, you will be responsible for leading our Social Services Department, ensuring the highest quality of care and services to our residents.

Position Summary

The Social Services Director plans, organizes, supervises, and directs all administrative and operational activities of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as our facility's established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department to meet and assist residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable well-being

• Complete and/or direct/delegate the completion of the social services component of the comprehensive assessment

• Direct the Social Services department, including overseeing preadmission services for inbound residents, participation in interdisciplinary evaluation of residents' needs for institutional care, and completion of the PASARR Level I

• Participate in facility policy development to positively impact the quality of care delivered to residents

• Coordinate implementation and oversight of procedures to ensure social services actions and interactions are adequately documented in each resident's medical record

• Oversee the establishment of departmental QA procedures and modification of those procedures where appropriate

• Ensure Advance Care Planning for each resident upon admission and review of Advance Directives with the resident/resident representative on a regular basis

• Assist residents in voicing and obtaining resolution to grievances and review complaints and grievances made by residents

• Gather grievance reports from other Social Services staff and ensure follow-through and resolution as per facility policy

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or another human services field

• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals

Benefits

• Competitive wages and benefits package

• 401(K) plan

• Paid time off

• Positive and compassionate environment

• Supportive leadership team

• Additional incentives

If you are a passionate and experienced social worker looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Please apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents!