Director, Social Services
Brookdale Senior Living
- Sarasota, FL
- $25.30-31.63 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We are a 160 unit continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, which means we have Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing all on one beautiful campus.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Staff Appreciation Events
- Amazing team atmosphere along with an energized and service focused team.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
- Variety of Associate Discounts
- Consults with physicians and healthcare team members in dealing with psychosocial factors relating to residents' illnesses, treatments, and discharge plans.
- Provides discharge planning, including referrals to community and family social services.
- Assists residents with financial and legal matters; provides or arranges for counseling. Assists residents with how to make decisions about their health.
- Directly supervises staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; completing performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Possesses knowledge of federal and state regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid, to arrange for needed services not covered by state regulations.
- Assists with the resident admission process.
- Orients and trains employees on social services policies and procedures to ensure understanding and support.
- Monitors supply and equipment needs and budget.
- Implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Develops and maintains community liaison activities.
Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) in Social Work from four-year college or university; and minimum of two years related supervisory experience and/or training.Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
ACSW registrationManagement/Decision Making
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.Knowledge and Skills
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline.Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl
- Talk or hear
- Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds
- Vision
- Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
- On-Call on an as needed basis
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Requires Travel: Occasionally