Director of Social Services
aperion careWoonsocket, RI
Director of Social Services
aperion careWoonsocket, RI
2 days ago
Industries
Other Residential Care FacilitiesServices for the Elderly and Persons with DisabilitiesOther Individual and Family ServicesAbout the role
AdviniaCare Oakland Grove
AdviniaCare Oakland Grove is seeking a compassionate and skilled Director of Social Services to join our team in Providence, RI. As a member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in planning, organizing, and directing all social services to meet the needs of our residents.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences to ensure comprehensive care planning
- Create, maintain, edit, and audit resident care plans to optimize resident outcomes
- Meet with ancillary/contract services, such as Psychology, to ensure seamless integration of services
- Complete initial assessments and interviews to understand resident needs and goals
- Work with individual residents, responsible parties, and families to adjust to placement and navigate crisis situations
- Comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures to protect resident health information
- Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner to maintain accurate records
- Coordinate personal needs and advocate on behalf of residents
- Utilize community resources effectively to support resident well-being
- Support staff in resolving resident-related issues and provide guidance and training as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor to ensure the success of our social services department
Requirements:
- 3-5 years social work experience in a long-term care facility.
- Bachelor's degree in social work from an approved school of social work
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and emotional intelligence skills
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
- Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm in working with residents, families, and staff
- Ability to seek out new methods and principles to incorporate into existing social services practices
- Ability to relate information concerning a resident's condition/incident to the Interdisciplinary Team as appropriate
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Manager
Location
Woonsocket, RI
Occupation
Social and Community Service Managers
Industry
Other Residential Care Facilities
Posted
2 days ago
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