Our client is currently seeking a Director of Social Services!

Type: Permanent/Direct Hire

Location: Lexington, MA

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the facility's social service programs.
• Participate in discharge planning, resident assessments, and developing social care plans.
• Interview residents/families to obtain social history.
• Refer residents/families to appropriate community agencies when needed.
• Provide consultation to staff and community agencies on meeting residents' social/emotional needs.
• Interpret residents' social, psychological, and emotional needs to the care team.
• Assist in obtaining resources from community agencies to meet residents' needs.
• Ensure confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

Administrative Duties:

• Assist in developing and administering department policies and procedures.
• Review policies/procedures annually and recommend changes.
• Complete required documentation, forms, and reports.
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary.
• Provide information on financial assistance programs to residents/families.
• Assist in reviewing and updating job descriptions annually.
• Delegate authority and make recommendations to the Director.
• Standardize methods and provide solutions for residents' social/practical needs.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
• 1 year of supervised experience in healthcare
• Must be licensed in the state of Massachusetts
• Accepted Licenses: LSW, LCSW, LICSW
• Must have experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility