Social Service Manager Qualified Position Available In St. Lucie, Florida

Social Service Manager Qualified 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 Has administrative authority and accountability for the provision of psychosocial needs of the residents and patients. Acts as Resident Advocate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out the responsibilities of the Social Services department. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.
• Collects and assesses data relevant to patients’ psychosocial needs, risk factors for psychosocial deterioration and responses to interventions.
• Implements social service interventions that achieve treatment goals, address resident needs, link social supports, physical care, and physical environment to enhance quality of life.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Coordinates discharge planning.
• Facilitates advanced directive decision-making process.
• Coordinates Family Council.
• Coordinates grievance complaint process. If appointed Grievance Official, will be responsible for overseeing the grievance process.
• Provides duties on a full-time basis in centers with more than 120 beds.

Requirements:

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• An individual with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology and
• One year supervised social work experience working directly with individuals in a health care setting.
• Current Social Work license in the state, if applicable.