Social Service Director

Ridgeway Post Acute

Resident and family relationships
Emotional support and problem-solving
Documentation of social service status
Establishes course of action by exploring options and setting goals with residents and their families to assist them in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being

Job Summary

  • Establishes course of action by exploring options and setting goals with residents and their families to assist them in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being.
  • Provides medically related social services to ensure the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident is attained or maintained.
  • Evaluates social and family information, psychological and emotional needs to assess social services requirements, develop care plans, and provide emotional support, addressing difficulties in coping with health conditions and grief.

Matching Summary

Establishes course of action by exploring options and setting goals with residents and their families to assist them in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • resident and family relationships
  • emotional support and problem-solving
  • documentation of social service status
  • coordination with community agencies
  • discharge planning assistance

Nice-to-have

  • handling pressure and maintaining objectivity
  • proactive listening and verbal communication
  • strong working relationships with departments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services
  • 2 years supervised social work experience
  • Experience in a health care setting
  • Ability to read technical procedures
  • Ability to apply mathematical concepts

Work Rights

Not specified

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