Director of Social Services

Supervises the Social Services Department in relation to the facility’s policies, procedures, and needs, as well as State and Federal regulations and in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice.

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or some related field
• Must have some years of Long Term Care social work experience
• Must be able to work well with disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people in the community
• Must possess excellent customer service skills in dealing with residents, staff, community agencies, and all contacts with the facility
• Must be professionally motivated and ethically focused according to social work standards and practice
• Must have ability to establish a good working rapport with other staff, resident, families, community agency representatives, and the general public
• Must have knowledge of community resources
• Must have ability to plan, direct, evaluates and manage the work of subordinates and to provide assistance and guidance for the purpose of staff growth and development
• Must have ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals on all levels
• Must have ability to exercise sound judgment in interpreting and implementing policies.