Social Services Director - 991368
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Overview
We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
Primary Purpose Develops the ALS social services program to ensure the highest quality of care and support for individuals and families. Performs strategic planning, service program development, staff/student supervision, patient counseling and community outreach to enhance service delivery and meet organizational goals.
This position is contingent on the availability and continuation of external-funding and/or contract. As such, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment ended in the event the external funding and/or contract ceases or is reduced.
Job Category Job Category:
Exempt
Pay Information Pay Basis:
Annually
Subject to Grant Funding?
Yes
Essential Job Functions
Develops and implements policies, procedures, and best practices for ALS social service programs.
Leads initiatives to improve the effectiveness and impact of social services.
Collaborates with leadership to align programs with the organization’s mission and goals, including tailoring social services and counseling to individual patient and caregiver needs.
Advocates for individuals and families, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
Addresses complex cases and support crisis intervention efforts as needed.
Establishes and maintains partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and service providers.
Represents the organization in public forums, conferences, and networking events.
Promotes community awareness and outreach efforts to enhance service impact.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing social services.
Oversees documentation, reporting, and data collection to support program effectiveness and funding opportunities.
Job Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge:
Expert knowledge in neuroscience rehabilitation with a focus on neurodegenerative conditions such as ALS.
Medicine – General knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human diseases or disorders, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventative health-care measures.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulatory bodies affecting healthcare practices.
Skills:
Strong clinical decision-making and program development skills.
Research - Expert skills in conducting research in area of expertise.
Active Listening – Proficient in giving full attention to what others are saying, understanding points, asking questions as appropriate.
Speaking - Proficient in conveying information effectively.
Critical Thinking – Advanced skills in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making - Expert skills in weighing costs and benefits of actions.
Time Management - Advanced skills in managing time.
Writing - Proficient in communicating effectively in writing.
Active Learning - Proficient in understanding implications of new information for problem-solving.
Monitoring - Proficient in monitoring and assessing performance to drive improvements.
Abilities:
Ability to lead clinical initiatives and guide staff in implementing best practices in rehabilitation care.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the scope of clinical research protocols.
Oral Expression - Ability to communicate information verbally so others will understand.
Written Expression - Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand.
Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible conclusions.
Inductive Reasoning - Ability to form general conclusions from pieces of information.
Problem Solving - Ability to recognize problems and needs for action.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to details and understand cause/effect relationships.
Physical Requirements And Working Environment
Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range.
Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
May be required to work nights or weekends.
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing.
May be required to use various equipment and supplies, including computer keyboards.
Required Certifications/Licensures Required Education:
Master’s Degree
Major (if required):
Social Work or MSW-Equivalent Program
Required Experience:
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in case management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in academic medical centers or research.
Experience with progressive neurodegenerative diseases
Is this a safety sensitive position? No
Background Screening Required? Yes
Pre-Employment Conditions Sensitivity Disclaimer:
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
Primary Purpose Develops the ALS social services program to ensure the highest quality of care and support for individuals and families. Performs strategic planning, service program development, staff/student supervision, patient counseling and community outreach to enhance service delivery and meet organizational goals.
This position is contingent on the availability and continuation of external-funding and/or contract. As such, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment ended in the event the external funding and/or contract ceases or is reduced.
Job Category Job Category:
Exempt
Pay Information Pay Basis:
Annually
Subject to Grant Funding?
Yes
Essential Job Functions
Develops and implements policies, procedures, and best practices for ALS social service programs.
Leads initiatives to improve the effectiveness and impact of social services.
Collaborates with leadership to align programs with the organization’s mission and goals, including tailoring social services and counseling to individual patient and caregiver needs.
Advocates for individuals and families, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
Addresses complex cases and support crisis intervention efforts as needed.
Establishes and maintains partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and service providers.
Represents the organization in public forums, conferences, and networking events.
Promotes community awareness and outreach efforts to enhance service impact.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing social services.
Oversees documentation, reporting, and data collection to support program effectiveness and funding opportunities.
Job Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge:
Expert knowledge in neuroscience rehabilitation with a focus on neurodegenerative conditions such as ALS.
Medicine – General knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human diseases or disorders, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventative health-care measures.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulatory bodies affecting healthcare practices.
Skills:
Strong clinical decision-making and program development skills.
Research - Expert skills in conducting research in area of expertise.
Active Listening – Proficient in giving full attention to what others are saying, understanding points, asking questions as appropriate.
Speaking - Proficient in conveying information effectively.
Critical Thinking – Advanced skills in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making - Expert skills in weighing costs and benefits of actions.
Time Management - Advanced skills in managing time.
Writing - Proficient in communicating effectively in writing.
Active Learning - Proficient in understanding implications of new information for problem-solving.
Monitoring - Proficient in monitoring and assessing performance to drive improvements.
Abilities:
Ability to lead clinical initiatives and guide staff in implementing best practices in rehabilitation care.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the scope of clinical research protocols.
Oral Expression - Ability to communicate information verbally so others will understand.
Written Expression - Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand.
Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible conclusions.
Inductive Reasoning - Ability to form general conclusions from pieces of information.
Problem Solving - Ability to recognize problems and needs for action.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to details and understand cause/effect relationships.
Physical Requirements And Working Environment
Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range.
Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
May be required to work nights or weekends.
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing.
May be required to use various equipment and supplies, including computer keyboards.
Required Certifications/Licensures Required Education:
Master’s Degree
Major (if required):
Social Work or MSW-Equivalent Program
Required Experience:
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in case management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in academic medical centers or research.
Experience with progressive neurodegenerative diseases
Is this a safety sensitive position? No
Background Screening Required? Yes
Pre-Employment Conditions Sensitivity Disclaimer:
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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