Social Services Manager Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Social Services Manager 2.7 2.7 out of 5 stars 613 Roselane Street NW, Marietta, GA 30060 Our social services organization is seeking a Director of Social Services with the ability to manage and direct the activities and actions of the department. The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced professional who is interested in overseeing a large organization, and has a passion for helping others. The Director of Social Services must be able to create effective policies and programs that will help our clients and keep them satisfied. Qualifications

• Should possess good interpersonal skills
• For buildings with more than 120 beds: Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Social work, or
• Human Services field such as Sociology, Gerontology, Special Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling or Psychology
• Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare or long term care setting working directly with patients Responsibilities
• Responsible for coordinating and directing Social Services in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, established procedural guidelines and as directed by the Administrator
• Applies standards of professional Social Service work practice
• Demonstrates knowledge and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions
• Demonstrates competency in the protection and promotion of and advocacy for residents’ rights
• Responds to resident behavioral and psychiatric issues by completing behavioral and psychosocial assessments, providing treatment recommendations and making referrals to appropriate mental and behavioral health providers
• Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families
• Assists patients and families with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations
• Resolves and tracks grievances
• Coordinates family council meetings
• Coordinates ancillary appointments as necessary
• Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports
• Attends and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification as required
• Attends and participates in mandatory in-services
• Complies with corporate compliance program
• Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary
• Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc
• Follows established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment
• Performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor
• Customer service oriented
• Answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$49,150.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Ability to

Commute:

Marietta, GA 30060 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Marietta, GA 30060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person