Director of Social Services - Silver Springs Health Care Center

Silver Springs Health Care Center is looking for an emotionally intelligent Director of Social Services to act as advocate and help people foster their capacities and coping mechanisms in order to improve and better their daily lives and experiences, within specified standards and timescales.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support to help clients deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies
• Interview residents and assess their current condition, psychological and social needs
• Address each resident and set tailored measurable goals
• Monitor and evaluate residents’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly
• Offer information and counseling on the best course of action to residents and their families
• Maintain accurate records and report on residents’ status
• Attend case plan conferences
• Act as a key-worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams
• Refer clients to community services to help them in recovery
• Supervise social services department

Skills

• Proven work experience as a social worker, preferably in SNF setting
• Social perceptiveness and empathy
• Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships
• Ability to relate and communicate with diverse population and groups
• BS degree in social work (BSW), psychology or sociology