Assistant Director of Social Services
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Social Services coordinates and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Social Service department at CareOne at Peabody. The role follows the company’s Social Service Policies and Procedures Manual, applicable state and federal guidelines, and the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics. Social Service functions include supervising staff, providing direct services, advocacy, counseling, service coordination, education, in-service training, policy and program development, and community relations. The position plans and directs a comprehensive social service program for residents and families, works with an interdisciplinary team, and provides therapeutic interventions addressing the social and psychological effects of illness, impairment, disability, and institutionalization. It maintains resident medical-record documentation, assesses psychosocial needs, contributes to care plans, coordinates care-planning conferences, and ensures residents and families can provide input. The role also liaises with residents, families, outside agencies, and Center administration; conducts family meetings; supports discharge planning; and handles administrative reports under the Administrator’s direction. Additional responsibilities include supporting safety and regulatory compliance, coordinating facility admissions and referrals, developing relationships with area referral sources, verifying insurance coverage, and conducting facility tours. The role is based at CareOne at Peabody in Peabody, Massachusetts, and is listed as full-time with hiring for all shifts. The stated annual pay range is $75,000–$85,000, with compensation depending on factors including experience, qualifications, credentials, employment status, and work schedule.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or a human services field.
- Possess a CSW or LSW in the state of operations.
- At least 3 years of Social Work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and direct a comprehensive social service program providing support services to residents and families.
- Participate in an interdisciplinary team approach to serve the needs of the Center population.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to help residents cope with illness, impairments, disabilities, institutionalization, separation from family and community, and physical or emotional loss.
- Maintain written documentation in resident medical records according to company policy.
- Conduct an initial psychosocial evaluation or assessment for each resident and place it in the medical record.
- Document each resident’s status at least quarterly; provide ongoing written documentation for short-term residents.
- Develop the social service component of each resident’s plan of care, identifying problems, goals, and approaches.
- Participate in and coordinate interdisciplinary care-planning conferences at admission and required intervals to help develop and revise residents’ overall plans of care.
- Ensure and document that residents and/or families have input into the care-planning process.
- Act as a liaison among residents, families, outside agencies, and the Center Administrator to uphold resident rights.
- Conduct family meetings as needed, including new-admission group meetings, support groups, and family and friends council meetings.
- Function in a management capacity and follow Center policies and procedures as a representative of the Company’s Centers’ Administration.
- Complete required forms and reports under the Administrator’s direction and submit them to the Administrator and/or consultants as required.
- Facilitate discharge planning, including development of an organized discharge plan for all residents.
- Promote customer safety to minimize the potential for fires and accidents.
- Help ensure compliance with legal, safety, health, fire, and sanitation codes; understand the role in fire, safety, and disaster plans and remain familiar with current MSDS.
- Coordinate facility admissions by generating referrals.
- Develop and maintain relationships with area referral sources.
- Verify insurance coverage through computer systems or verbal authorization.
- Conduct facility tours for outside interested parties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
