Summary/Objective
In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents/Guests we serve, the Director of Social Services manages the day-to-day operations of the Social Services Department and responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the social services function to meet and maintain the mental and psychosocial well-being for each Resident/Guest.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Attends scheduled care conferences and identifies and interprets psychosocial needs of Residents/Guests for inclusion in the care plan, addressing in particular issues of schedule, treatment and environment that express and reinforce individuality and identity.
Provides linkage with appropriate community resources by maintaining knowledge of other systems, making referrals and identifying unmet needs (e.g., recreational transportation, adaptive phone equipment, etc.)
Develops a comprehensive discharge plan in collaboration with Resident/Guests, Resident/Guests' families, multidisciplinary staff, and referral agencies.
Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Resident/Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.