Director of Social Services

Optalis • Canton Township, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Social Services assumes responsibility and accountability for the provision of medically related 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.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Social Work, or human services field, including but not limited to; Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation counseling, or Psychology.
• Current, active license as a Social Worker in the State of Michigan with no restrictions.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Consistent application of current knowledge, use of good judgment, 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.
• Ability to physically respond quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to freely move arms, hands, and legs.
• Ability to climb stairs quickly.
• Must have good center of balance while performing physical tasks.
• Ability to stoop and bend to assist residents.
• Ability to push residents in wheelchairs and Geri-chairs.
• Ability to push weight ranging from 80 - 300 pounds.
• Ability to reach above head for retrieving supplies.
• Must have full range of motion in shoulder joints for reaching.
• Must be able to hear patients’ call-lights and speech in normal tone and volume.
• Must be able to speak clearly in the predominant language spoken in the facility by patients and staff.
• Must be able to see large and fine print with or without corrective lenses.
• Must be able to tolerate odors from normal bodily functions.
• Potential exposure to combative patients with the possibility of receiving puncture wounds from patient teeth and/or nails.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a long-term care capacity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provision of medically related social services to assist residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Ensuring services meet professional standards of social work practice, consistent with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Managing employees of the Social Service Department.
• Guiding facility staff in matters of resident advocacy, protection, and promotion of residents’ rights.
• Collaborating with the Administrator to allocate resources efficiently and economically for medically related social services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director