Director of Social Work

Job DescriptionJob Description

Overview :

At FutureCare, our Director of Social Work play a critical role in advocating for our residents and improve access to health care services provided within our FutureCare facilities. They provide support through crisis intervention and promote good health and wellbeing for our residents. We provide Clinical Supervision to ensure that FutureCare standards and quality are delivered at the highest level of competency.

Voted 12 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a “Top Workplace” and recognized in US Newsweek's publication as “Best Nursing Home”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We embrace cultural diversity within our facilities and are known for recognizing hard work and dedication. Our team members are rewarded for their compassion and care. We offer a competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance, and a matching 401K Plan.

***Sign-On Bonus $7,500 plus Flexible Schedule Options***

 

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate and supervise medically related social services provided by the facility’s staff to assist residents in maintaining or improving their ability to manage their everyday physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
• Supervise programs designated to the Social Work Department
• Participate in daily meetings with the interdisciplinary team
• Assist in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents, their families, and significant others as necessary in coping with the effects of illness, disability, treatments and stay in the facility
• Addresse advance directives and assists in the determination of the appropriate medical decision maker
• Provide individual, family and group services designed to maximize psychosocial well-being
• Promote actions by staff members that maintain or enhance each resident’s rights and dignity in full recognition of each resident’s individuality
• Assist in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of care for residents
• Provide support and grief counseling as indicated.
• Oversee and coordinate the process of discharge planning to all other settings

 

Qualifications:

• Must have either a bachelor’s degree (required) and/or master’s degree (highly preferred) in Social Work
• Must possess a current valid Maryland Social Work license
• Experience in a skilled nursing or sub-acute health care setting is preferred
• Management experience in an interdisciplinary setting is preferred
• The ability to lead and develop the department and its staff members
• The ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal skills to appropriately relate to residents, their families, and community agency personnel
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks to meet deadlines and proven ability handling distractions well
• Ability to navigate and provide detailed documentation in an electronic health record system

 

Company DescriptionFutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a 401K Plan.Company DescriptionFutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a 401K Plan.

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