Looking for a DYNAMIC Social Services Director to join our team!
Desert Highlands Care Center is seeking a professional leader who is kind, motivated, self-starter, and an energetic team player who is ready to partner with a quality winning crew.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Social Services to join our team. As the Director of Social Services, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and management of social service programs, as well as building and maintaining relationships with clients and stakeholders. This is a leadership role that requires strong program development, budgeting, and administrative skills.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement social service programs to meet the needs of our clients
- Manage and supervise a part-time team assistant
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, community organizations, and other stakeholders
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective coordination of services
- Conduct assessments to determine client needs and develop individualized care plans
- Monitor program outcomes and make necessary adjustments to ensure quality services
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards
- Oversee budgeting and financial management for social service programs
-Care Planning and Discharge Planning for facility residents.
-Responsible for assessing and providing support services to the residents.
- Initiate family involvement as needed.
- Provide oversight of the social, psychological, and emotional wellbeing of the resident.
- Assist residents with community service support as needed.
- Ensure that the Social Services functions of appropriate categories for the MDS are completed and documented with accuracy in a timely fashion.
-Follow the overall policies, procedures, and goals for Social Services.
-Collaborate with the care team as per CMS regulations and our standards for exceptional quality care.
Skills:
- Strong program development and management skills
- Excellent relationship management abilities
- Proficient in budgeting and financial management
- Knowledge of social work principles and practices
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities or behavioral health issues
- Strong administrative skills, including record keeping and documentation
- Ability to supervise and mentor staff members
-Supervisory/management experience.
- Experience documenting in an electronic health record system.
-Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Solid tenure with current and previous employers.
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for the position of Director of Social Services.```
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Kingman, AZ 86401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person