Social Services Director

Social Service Director Job Description Objective Summary: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will serve as Social Services Director and will oversee the daily operations of our LTC facility in conjunction with the needs of our residents.
Essential Functions: 1) Coordinates admissions for new and returning residents 2) Conducts small group and individual tours of the facility and provides information to prospective residents and their families 3) Coordinates moves within the facility 4) Conducts and supervises bi-annual employee in-service programs pertaining to resident rights and responsibilities 5) Manages the Social Services department annual budget 6) Establishes rapport and counsels with residents and their families 7) Serves on various quality improvement committees 8) Works with coworkers, supervisors and staff from all departments to solve problems and improve processes and services for residents and the facility 9) Adjusts priorities and schedules to meet resident and facility needs 10) Reports and assists in the correction of problems related to the safety, cleanliness and comfort of the residents and work areas.
Ensures universal precautions and infection control techniques are followed and maintained.
11) Works to improve job skills, knowledge and performance 12) Follows established personnel, department and facility policies and procedures 13) Attends mandatory educational programs and training identified by the facility 14) Accepts changes in work schedule/assignments to meet the needs of the residents 15) Performs other related duties as assigned Competencies: · Collaboration Skills · Communication Proficiency · Customer/Client Focus · Decision Making · Organizational Skills · Personal Effectiveness/Credibility · Problem Solving/Analysis · Conflict Resolution · Results Driven · Teamwork Orientation · Time Management Requirements: Licensed Clinical Social Worker