Director of Social Work

Director of Social Work Westland, MI Job Details 1 hour ago Qualifications Mental health and behavioral care Healthcare staff management Healthcare resource management Bachelor's degree in social work Bachelor's degree in special education Resident's rights Bachelor's degree in psychology Social work Patient advocacy Bachelor's degree in sociology Mid-level Sociology Long-term care facility experience Bachelor's degree Team management Task prioritization Psychology Human Services Client advocacy in social work Social Work Special Education Bachelor's degree in human services Communication skills Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Social Services assumes responsibility and accountability for the provision of medially relates social services that assist the residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well being. Services provided meet professional standards of social work practice, consistent with state and federal laws and regulations. Manages employees of the Social Service Department. Guides facility staff in matters of resident advocacy, protection and promotion of residents' rights. In collaboration with the Administrator, allocates resources in an efficient and economic manner to provided medically related social services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS EDUCATION

Baccalaureate degree in Social Work, or human services field, including but not limited to; Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation counseling, or Psychology.

LICENSE:

Current, active license as a social Worker in the State of Michigan. Must have no restrictions on license.

EXPERIENCE

Prior experience in long-term care capacity is preferred. ===============================================================================

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Successful performance of this job classification can best be achieved through consistent application of current knowledge, use of good judgement, common sense, ability to establish and carry out priorities, effective use of interpersonal skills and ongoing communication with residents, staff, families, interdisciplinary team members and government officials including State surveyors and ombudsmen.