Social Services Director (Full-Time) at Pine Village

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Gerontology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Assessment, Care Planning, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Community Services, Discharge Planning, Individualized Care, Regulatory Compliance, Resident Rights, Dignity Enhancement

Industry

Description

Description Position Purpose: Plans, organizes, supervises and directs all administrative and operational activities of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and the facility’s established policies and procedures. Major Duties and Responsibilities Social Services is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department to meet and assist residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable well-being. The Social Services Director will complete the completion of the social services component of the comprehensive assessment. The Social Services Director will also contribute to and/or direct/delegate contribution of social services goals and approaches to the comprehensive care plan. These goals and interventions will be individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident in compliance with Federal and State regulations, to include identifying and promoting individualized, non-pharmacological approaches to care that meet the mental and psychosocial needs of each resident. The Social Services Director will facilitate residents’ safe transition back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge planning and arrangement of community based services and follow-up care. Social Services ensures that staff members are knowledgeable about Resident’s Rights and encourages staff to maintain and enhance each resident’s dignity in recognition of each resident’s individuality. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable Accommodation Statement Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or another human services field to include, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.

Responsibilities

The Social Services Director plans, organizes, supervises, and directs all activities of the Social Services Department to assist residents in achieving their well-being. This includes overseeing the development and implementation of individualized care plans and facilitating safe transitions back to the community.