The Social Service Director assists residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being by providing medically related social services
Job Summary
The Social Service Director assists residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being by providing medically related social services.
This role involves evaluating social, family, psychological, and emotional needs to develop care plans and provide emotional support to residents and their families.
The position requires collaboration with other departments and community agencies to meet resident needs and includes responsibilities such as discharge planning and coordinating outpatient services.
Matching Summary
The Social Service Director assists residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being by providing medically related social services.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
medically related social services
care plan development
resident and family support
coordination with community agencies
documentation of social service status
assisting with outpatient appointments
Nice-to-have
proactive communication skills
emotional support and counseling
organizational and planning skills
interdisciplinary 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