A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Social Work to lead our social work team at our state-of-the-art facility in Lake Katrine, New York. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in promoting the overall well-being and recovery of our patients, while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment for our staff. About the
Role:
As the Director of Social Work, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight to our social work department, ensuring that our patients receive comprehensive and individualized services to address their social, emotional, and psychological needs. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement patient-centered care plans, provide counseling and therapy services, and facilitate group activities and social events.
Responsibilities:
Assist Admissions Coordinator with all new admissions, re-admissions, discharges, and final discharges to and from the facility Give tours of the facility to prospective residents and/or responsible parties who are seeking NCSC placement when admissions coordinator is unavailable Supervise Social Work staff Case management of forty residents Meet with each new resident and/or responsible party of assigned unit to complete Social History Complete ongoing documentation of information pertinent to each resident's case Make sure residents' psychosocial needs are met Attend care conferences for assigned residents on a weekly basis Assist in monitoring that residents' material needs are adequately met Provide on-going direct Social Work services to residents and responsible parties based on assessed needs Coordinate between departments room transfers as indicated or requested by the residents, party responsible, staff members, etc. Maintain a separate social work file for each assigned resident in the social work office Be available on a rotating on-call basis Advocate on behalf of the residents and their needs as related to Quality-of-Life issues Coordinate and facilitates Family Council meetings and significant other meetings on a quarterly basis or as scheduled Coordinate and attends (along with Activity Director), Resident Council meetings held monthly if requested by Resident Council Oversee the complaint and recommendation process of the facility Liaison between Administration, Business Office, Physicians, and other departments on behalf of the residents and/or responsible party Attend department head meetings Coordinates monthly staff meetings Screens possible new residents as necessary Writes and implements new policies and procedures as applicable to the Social Work Department Updates current policies and procedures as applicable to the Social Work Department Represents the facility in the community by actively participating in related professional and community organizations, correspondence Presents a mandatory in-service on at least an annual basis on Resident Rights Knowledge of community service and agencies for referrals as applicable to the residents and/or family need Attend seminars and conferences in the community related to the needs of the residents and to promote professional and personal growth Maintains an active resource file on services and agencies available in the community Coordinates Hospice and attends Hospice meetings, as necessary Coordinates and assists social work in forming specialty groups
Requirements:
Minimum BS/BA Degree in Social Work or related field. Masters preferred Minimum 3 years experience in
Social Work What We Offer:
The opportunity to work in a unique and innovative rehabilitation environment that is dedicated to promoting the well-being and recovery of individuals with brain injuries A supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters professional growth and development The chance to be part of a talented and dedicated team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our patients A comprehensive benefits package, including a salary of $68,250-$78,000 If you are a motivated and experienced social work professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Remember to join our dynamic team at the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury and be part of our mission to
