Director of Social Services

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Social Service
• Schedule: Salaried
• Facility: Heritage Village
• Location: Kankakee, IL
• Salary Midpoint: $54,704.00 - $90,272.00 per year
  Actual compensation offered will vary based on factors including applicable licenses, certifications, education, experience, location, qualifications and comparison with associates in similar roles.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies for the social services function.

• Develop departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Plan, organize and direct all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepare departmental budgets and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
• Coordinate and direct internal/external audits.
• Direct and evaluate all services provided, including care plan development, service level determination, and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Assure resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.