Director of Social Services

Director of Social Services

Assists residents and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works in close collaboration with physicians and other heath care personnel in resident evaluation and treatment for further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying resident's health problem.
• Coordinates discharge planning process
• helps resident's family through individual or group conferences to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.
• coordinates and actively participates in weekly interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• prepares resident histories, care plans, and reports.
• participates in planning for improving health services by interpreting social factors pertinent to development of program.
• maintains confidentiality of all resident, staff and organization information.

Education Director of Social Services

Bachelor's degree from 4 year college or university preferred with LSW license. Or two years of experience in long term care as Social Service designee.

Licenses

Licensed Social Worker preferred

Why work at Shepherd of the Valley?

Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental plans and enjoy generous paid holidays and time off, protect yourself and your family with life, short term disability and long term disability insurance.

Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not for profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality. Working for Shepherd is not just a job, it is a calling.

SOV is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics, including, race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. To include age, maritial status, veteran status, or disability.

Candidates will also be required to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.