Social Services Director
The Alden Network, Jefferson, WI, United States
Overview
AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! Are you dedicated to incredible resident care, and looking for a fantastic compensation package? Do you desire career growth with a supportive staff and leadership team to help you reach your goals? If yes, then we have an opportunity for you!
Alden Estates of Jefferson is looking to hire a Director of Social Services.
Job Summary Responsible for performing assigned social work duties and responsibilities within the facility. Plan, develop, organize, oversee, and run the overall operation of the Social Service Department in accordance with current Alden policies and procedures, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Services field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, or related field).
Have one year of experience in working in the social service/case management realm of the healthcare field.
Current knowledge of Federal and State Long-Term Care (LTC) Social Service regulations and/or ability to understand and interpret.
Demonstrate skills and ability in working with and understanding the needs of the residents, families, other staff members and personnel from community agencies.
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. The ability to produce concise, meaningful, clinical written reports, assessments, documentation, and care planning initiatives and articulate the social/psychological needs of the residents.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action that are in the best interest of the residents, staff, and families. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public in a professional manor.
Must possess leadership ability and a willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
The ability to accept and utilize professional supervision, consultation and in- service training/educational opportunities.
Must demonstrate the ability to handle confidential data with professional discretion.
Have experience and qualified marketing skills to effectively express the Alden’s Social Services Program to the community, other health professionals, outside professional organizations, senior services, government agencies, and any other provider or professional in the community.
Must have the sincere desire to work with a variety of populations that require long-term or short-term care.
Possess a knowledge and ability to apply that knowledge to deal effectively with this population
Possess the ability to guide and direct staff in therapeutic approaches effective with the dementia and behavioral population, as well as residents with mental health issues, on an-ongoing basis, if applicable.
Possess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, and humor in order to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff.
Willingness to be flexible regarding working hours in order to ensure quality of care.
Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourself and your staff.
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Alden Estates of Jefferson is looking to hire a Director of Social Services.
Job Summary Responsible for performing assigned social work duties and responsibilities within the facility. Plan, develop, organize, oversee, and run the overall operation of the Social Service Department in accordance with current Alden policies and procedures, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Services field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, or related field).
Have one year of experience in working in the social service/case management realm of the healthcare field.
Current knowledge of Federal and State Long-Term Care (LTC) Social Service regulations and/or ability to understand and interpret.
Demonstrate skills and ability in working with and understanding the needs of the residents, families, other staff members and personnel from community agencies.
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. The ability to produce concise, meaningful, clinical written reports, assessments, documentation, and care planning initiatives and articulate the social/psychological needs of the residents.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action that are in the best interest of the residents, staff, and families. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public in a professional manor.
Must possess leadership ability and a willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
The ability to accept and utilize professional supervision, consultation and in- service training/educational opportunities.
Must demonstrate the ability to handle confidential data with professional discretion.
Have experience and qualified marketing skills to effectively express the Alden’s Social Services Program to the community, other health professionals, outside professional organizations, senior services, government agencies, and any other provider or professional in the community.
Must have the sincere desire to work with a variety of populations that require long-term or short-term care.
Possess a knowledge and ability to apply that knowledge to deal effectively with this population
Possess the ability to guide and direct staff in therapeutic approaches effective with the dementia and behavioral population, as well as residents with mental health issues, on an-ongoing basis, if applicable.
Possess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, and humor in order to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff.
Willingness to be flexible regarding working hours in order to ensure quality of care.
Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourself and your staff.
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