Director of Social Services
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: Weymouth Town, MA
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Director of Social Services

The Director of social services is responsible for the short-term rehab residents, and the discharge planning aspect of the role. The Director is also responsible for working with the Assistant Director of Social Services.

The primary purpose of your job position 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.

Candidate must be licensed in the state of Massachusetts. Must have experience in Skilled Nursing Facility. Residents are homeless and have substance abuse issues.

This job will have the following responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities: Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the facility's social service programs.
• 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.
• Accepted Licenses: LSW, LCSW, LICSW

For immediate consideration please email your resume to Kristen Hawkins

khawkins@judge.com

Thank you,

Contact: khawkins@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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