Social Sevices Director Jobs in Washington

Job Title: DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Company: Life Care Center of Kirkland Location: Kirkland, WA Description: DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Life Care Centers of America is looking to fill an opening for a Director of Social Services in WA! Life Care offers an unusual variety of employment positions within our organization. From directly caring for residents to maintaining our beautiful facilities to performing administrative tasks to preparing enticing meals, the career opportunities are many, and long-term health care also presents numerous possibilities for advancement. We recognize that it takes compassionate, mission-driven leadership to make excellent resident care a reality. Our employees who daily minister to the physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being of the residents are directly responsible for Life Care’s own success. Job Requirements: Requirements: Ø Must be currently registered/licensed with applicable state. Ø Must have a BS degree if working in a facility with 120 or more beds. (Check your state law.) Ø Must have a minimum of one year experience in health care. (Two years experience in health care social work preferred.) Ø Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Ø Must be knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing social services functions in the long-term care facility. Ø Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel Ø Must have ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Social Services department Ø Must understand and follow company policies, including harassment and complaint procedures Job Responsibilities: The Director of Social Services plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Social Services department to ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of residents are met in accordance with all laws, regulations and Life Care standards. Reports to Executive Director (ED). Essential Functions: Ø Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language Ø Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents Ø Must be able to design social service program that meets the medically-related social and emotional needs of residents as well as state, federal, corporate, and division guidelines Ø Must be able to act as resident advocate and provides education to staff regarding resident rights Ø Must be able to chart appropriately and timely Ø Must be able to assist resident and family through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc. Ø Must be able to recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise Social Services associates Ø Must practice dependable, regular attendance Ø Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Ø Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team Ø Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, and move intermittently during working hours Ø Must be able to life 20lbs floor to waist, lift 10 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 40 lbs Job Benefits: Our competitive benefits package will help you feel secure in your new position: Ø Medical and dental coverage Ø 401(k) Ø Paid vacation, sick days and holidays Life Care Centers of America is now accepting applications for a Director of Social Services position in WA! For immediate consideration, please apply in person or submit resume to the contact information listed on the right.

Job Title: Social Services Director Company: Victory Health & Rehab Location: Vancouver, WA Description: social services Victory Health & Rehab of Battle Ground, LLC "Every Day of Life Counts" We are a dynamic skilled nursing facility seeking an energetic individuals for the following opportunities. Social Services Director Must have exp. & degree in social services. Victory Health & Rehab of Battle Ground, LLC 510 North Parkway Avenue Battle Ground, WA 9860 Register to View , Fax: Register to View "What are your Dreams?" EOE

Job Title: Clinical Manager Social Work Company: Seattle Children's Hospital Location: Seattle, WA Description: The Clinical Manager for Social Work assists the Director in providing leadership and management of clinical social work services, care coordination, psychosocial support, and other related patient/family support functions at SCH sites. The Clinical Manager assists the Director with responsibility for the systems, processes, and outcomes of clinical care teams and programs designed to address clinical, psychosocial, and financial needs of patients and families. The scope of responsibility includes: goal setting, program planning, work flow processes, staff productivity, continuous process improvement, and regulatory compliance. Additional responsibilities include providing clinical care to patients. Where indicated, serves as the department representative to internal and external customers including patients and families, physicians, administration, and Focused Program Leadership.

Job Title: Social Service Director Company: Evergreen Healthcare Location: Seattle, WA Description: Come work in a fun environment where our staff is a TRUE TEAM! We are a dynamic 109 bed SNF with active rehab team and a fast-paced environment. We are seeking a Social Service Director at The Health and Rehab of North Seattle Job Duties may include but not limited to: The Social Services Director (SSD) answers to the Administrator and his/her responsibility will be to provide for the physical, psychological, and social needs of the residents and all other duties assigned. Additionally, the SSD shares a responsibility toward creating and sustaining an environment that humanizes and individualizes each resident. The SSD must perform all of the duties and responsibilities outlined using available resources to effectively assist residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being for each resident. The SSD's main responsibility will be to motivate all residents to make healthy adjustments to the nursing facility, by their participation in activities and social events. Informal counseling will be a part of the SSD's job responsibilities and they will attempt to uncover any problems which might be interfering with the residents' socialization and participation in home activities. The SSD will be available to help any resident who feels a need to share personal problems. The SSD, when feasible, will have daily contact with all residents, providing residents with opportunities to make vocal their problems and reassurance that staff at the home cares about, and is interested, in their welfare. The SSD will be called upon to find solutions to issues concerning the resident, family and facility. Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Social Services. Experience preferred. To Apply : Apply in person or email your resume. See the contact information to the right of the posting.