Social Services Director

Position SummaryResponsible for the day-to-day operation of the Social Services in assigned community, working directly with residents, family members and coordinating care and support between interdisciplinary team. Essential DutiesAssess, evaluate and strive to meet the psychosocial needs of the residents.Assists in the preparation of the Social Services budget and maintains compliance with budgetary guidelines.Assists in creating, implementing, reviewing and revising Social Services policies and procedures updating as needed.Provides information and referral to residents, families and staff that link individuals to internal and/or external services.Disseminates information regarding available financial resources and helps maintain and insure continuation of any monetary benefits that residents are entitled and/or eligible.Mediates disputes between and among residents, families and staff.Assists with crisis intervention and assists with appropriate individuals to develop alternative coping strategies.Designs, implements and evaluates programs and services that that serve individual needs and interests.In compliance with the Company’s policies, if applicable, is responsible for interviewing, hiring, developing, supervising and following the Company’s performance management policy with direct reporting staff.Other duties as assigned.