This role assists residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being through comprehensive social services
Job Summary
This role assists residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being through comprehensive social services.
The position involves coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and community agencies to meet the social and emotional needs of residents and their families.
The Social Service Director provides emotional support, helps with healthcare decisions, and assists in discharge planning and outpatient appointment scheduling.
Matching Summary
This role assists residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being through comprehensive social services.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
medically related social services
care plan development
emotional support for residents
coordination with community agencies
resident and family communication
documentation of social service status
Nice-to-have
proactive and persistent approach
verbal communication skills
organizational and planning skills
ability to handle confidentiality
team collaboration
in-service staff training
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services
2 years supervised social work experience in healthcare