Lead, Social Services

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center•Roslindale, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director of Nursing of Hebrew Rehabilitation Center (HRC), the Social Service Leader is responsible for overseeing the integration culture change for Social Service staff and for oversight of social service practice including clinical supervision.

Requirements

Must have current LICSW
Experience with staff management
Superior customer service and communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 2-5 years supervisory experience in a LTC or sub-acute setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the hiring, training, and evaluation of social work staff in collaboration with the other health care team members.
Provides leadership for initiatives that directly involve social service ie Advance Directives, Concern Resolution, Guardianship, Admissions and Discharge Planning.
Clinical supervision for social workers on LTCH units at HRC and social work interns.
Key member of interdisciplinary team responsible for the assessment and care planning process of patients and culture change initiatives.
Oversight of department communications with patient’s family members that provide updates on patient well-being, address family concerns, orient families to HRC at admission, assist in the patient’s psychosocial adjustment to HRC, and coordinate discharge planning as needed.
Carry patient caseload as identified.
Coordinates student internship programs including oversight of school contracts and student requirements.
Assists with review of social service continuing education credits as requested.
Participation in a variety of organizational committees and initiatives, including Family Advisory Council.
Maintain compliance with all federal and state regulations and assist in federal and state audits as necessary.