Supervisor of Social Services

at  Good Samaritan Society

JOB SUMMARY

Possesses expert knowledge and clinical skill in order to oversee the day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring quality and compliance of all policies, procedures, and regulatory agencies. Communicates with and facilitates conflict resolution with employees, physicians, patients/residents/families and other healthcare team members. Develops, adjusts and distributes employee schedules. Collaborates and provides feedback in measuring employee performance. Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members, i.e., mentoring, providing education and providing support. Provides supervision, feedback and support to social workers and the care management department. Provides oversight for social work students.
Understands the critical components associated with and required to achieve intended results and possesses the ability to assist in interviewing, hiring, orienting, counseling, educating, disciplining and terminating, when necessary. Assists in the escalation of discharge planning or social needs of patients/residents. Assists during short staffing or ill calls. Practices positive collaboration and converts difficult interactions into productive ones.
Provides leadership for the delivery of medical Social Services, expertise and/or consultation and acts as a liaison by representing at the local, regional and state levels. Promotes equal access to all throughout the Health System. Demonstrates knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
Maintains current certifications in specialty and continues education when necessary. Serves and/or chairs departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed. May be asked to assist with other projects or work assignments as needed by organization, department or leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor s degree in social work from an accredited program required. Master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
In Minnesota, must follow Minnesota State statute regarding social worker education.
Minimum of two-five years of hospital or healthcare social work experience. Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Depending on position, may be required to possess multi-state licensure privilege.
Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:
In Iowa, must have one of the following:
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
In Minnesota, must have one of the following:
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Licensed Graduated Social Worker (LGSW)
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
OR other allowed credential based on Minnesota statute
In North Dakota, must have one of the following:
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
In South Dakota, must have one of the following:
Social Worker license (SW)
Certified Social Worker (CSW)
Certified Social Worker - Private Independent Practice (CSW-PIP)
GSS locations:
Licensure or certification required by the state social work licensing board.

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