Director of Social Services

AdamsPlace•Bluffton, SC

27d•$45,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

NHC HealthCare Bluffton is hiring a full-time Director of Social Services to lead the center’s social services program. The role provides support services for patients and families, ensures the quality of social services, and gives direction to the department in meeting the center’s goals and objectives. The Director demonstrates teamwork, follows center policies, and interprets those policies to concerned parties. The qualified applicant should have a social work degree from a school or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. An MSW is preferred, while BSW applicants are encouraged. The role calls for knowledge of medical case management, geriatric patient needs, healthcare settings, and funding resources, along with the ability to work cooperatively with other professionals, organize responsibilities, and communicate effectively in a variety of circumstances. Long-term care experience is preferred. The position is at NHC HealthCare Bluffton, located at 3039 Okatie Highway, Bluffton, SC 29909. NHC describes its workplace as family-oriented, with a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Requirements

Degree in Social Work from a school or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; MSW preferred and BSW applicants encouraged.
Knowledge of the medical case management process, geriatric patient needs, and healthcare settings.
Working knowledge of funding resources including Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, Medicaid, managed care, and other private insurance.
Imagination and creative ability; skill in working cooperatively with other professionals; and ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately, verbally and in writing, in a wide variety of circumstances.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care experience preferred.
MSW preferred; BSW applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Implement a comprehensive social services program that provides support services for patients and families in the center.
Build a positive team approach and demonstrate teamwork characteristics.
Ensure the quality of social services rendered by the center.
Understand and abide by the established policies of the healthcare center, and interpret them to concerned parties.
Provide direction to the department in meeting the center’s goals and objectives.