Director of Social Services
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: Lexington, MA
Salary: $85,000.00 USD Annually - $95,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Director of Social Services located in Lexington, MA! If qualified and interested, please apply ASAP. Thank you, and I look forward to connecting!

The primary purpose of the Director of Social Services role is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of our facility's Social Services Department. As a Director of Social Services, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Participate in discharge planning, resident assessments, and developing social care plans.
• Interview residents/families to obtain social history.
  
• Refer residents/families to appropriate community agencies when needed.
  
• Provide consultation to staff and community agencies on meeting residents' social/emotional needs.
  
• Interpret residents' social, psychological, and emotional needs to the care team.
  
• Assist in obtaining resources from community agencies to meet residents' needs.
  
• Ensure confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

Administrative Duties:

• Assist in developing and administering department policies and procedures.
• Review policies/procedures annually and recommend changes.
  
• Complete required documentation, forms, and reports.
  
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary.
  
• Provide information on financial assistance programs to residents/families.
  
• Assist in reviewing and updating job descriptions annually.
  
• Delegate authority and make recommendations to the Director.
  
• Standardize methods and provide solutions for residents' social/practical needs.
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• The job requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, at least 1 year of supervised experience in healthcare, and Massachusetts Licensure.

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Contact: mmorrissey@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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