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 and emotional support
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 and emotional support.
This role involves developing care plans, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and community agencies, and assisting with discharge planning to meet residents' needs.
The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to handle confidential information, and the capacity to provide in-service training to staff as requested.
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 and emotional support.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Medically related social services
Care plan development
Emotional support for residents
Coordination with interdisciplinary team
Documentation of social service status
Community resource coordination
Nice-to-have
Proactive and persistent approach
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidentiality
Organizational and planning skills
In-service training provision
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services
2 years supervised social work experience in healthcare