Director of Social Services

Ascension•Flint, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies for assigned area in the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Responsibilities: Develop departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization. Prepare departmental budgets and ensure that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinate and direct internal/external audits. Direct and evaluate all services provided, including care plan development, service level determination, and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives. Conduct hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff. Ascension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Requirements

Clinical Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Social Worker obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Master’s degree in Social Work required for PACE.
5 years of experience required.
2 years of leadership or management experience required.

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience preferred.
5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
Prepare departmental budgets and ensure that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinate and direct internal/external audits.
Direct and evaluate all services provided, including care plan development, service level determination, and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
Conduct hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.