Social Services Director

Responsibilities Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of the Social Services department Foster a climate, policies, and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity Provide the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life for residents Identify psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs and provide, develop, and/or aid in the access of services to meet those needs Requirements A fire and passion for working with seniors A flexible, fun, and energetic personality Certified, licensed, or registered in the state of practice Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field required Minimum of one year of supervisory social work experience in a health care setting working primarily with the geriatric population required Minimum of two years of prior experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting required Professional image in both appearance and behavior Excellent written and oral communication skills. Hard Skills social work supervisory experience geriatric care psychosocial assessment mental health support emotional support service access development Soft Skills flexibility energetic personality professional image written communication oral communication Certifications & Qualifications licensed social worker certified social worker #J-18808-Ljbffr