Director of Social Services
The Judge Group Inc.

Job Info

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Location: Newton, MA
Salary: $85,000.00 USD Annually - $95,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Director of Social Services
Candidate must be licensed in the state of Massachusetts. Must have experience in Skilled Nursing Facility. Residents are homeless and have substance abuse issues.

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.

Accepted Licenses: LSW, LCSW, LICSW

This job will have the following 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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

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

Contact: acialone@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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