Program Director - Social Service directs and governs the operations of residential or community-based social service programs. Develops and implements program policies and procedures. Being a Program Director - Social Service oversees all activities regarding service delivery, quality improvement, and financial administration. Typically requires a master's degree in a related field. Additionally, Program Director - Social Service typically reports to top management. The Program Director - Social Service manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Program Director - Social Service typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Summary
The Social Service Director works with residents in the facility by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs in accordance with federal and state laws for the long-term care industry and in accordance with Company policy and procedures.
Position Responsibilities
The Social Service Director shall exercise professional judgment in carrying out a variety of activities that maximize the well-being and quality of life of residents. Responsibilities of the Social Service Director include (but are not limited to):
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Working Conditions
Because the nursing home provides round-the clock care, working hours may include days, nights, weekends and holidays. A Social Service Director works in a climate controlled and well-lighted environment with a smoke-free policy. Works in an office and walks throughout the building daily. Has a low risk of exposure to infectious diseases, but receives training in handwashing practices and has access to personal protective equipment if direct exposure is anticipated. Is subject to interruptions, noise, and odors daily.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Physical Demand Ratings are an estimate of the overall strength requirements that are consider to be important for an average, successful work performance of a specific job. The overall physical demand rating for a Social Service Director falls within the medium classification (10 to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.