Social Services Director
Location: Savannah
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Purpose: Responsible for coordinating and directing Social
Services in accordance with federal, state and local regulations,
established procedural guidelines and as directed by the
Administrator. Key Responsibilities: 1. Applies standards of
professional Social Service work practice. 2. Demonstrates
knowledge and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of
each resident in all interactions. 3. Demonstrates competency in
the protection and promotion of and advocacy for residents’ rights.
4. Responds to resident behavioral and psychiatric issues by
completing behavioral and psychosocial assessments, providing
treatment recommendations and making referrals to appropriate
mental and behavioral health providers. 5. Coordinates discharge
plans with residents and families. 6. Assists patients and families
with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations. 7.
Resolves and tracks grievances. 8. Completes psychosocial
assessments of residents. 9. Coordinates family council meetings.
10. Coordinates ancillary appointments as necessary. Qualifications
Minimum Education Required: For buildings with more than 120 beds:
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Social work, or Human Services
field such as Sociology, Gerontology, Special Education,
Rehabilitation Counseling or Psychology. For buildings with 120
beds or less: Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum Experience
Required: Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience
in healthcare or long term care setting working directly with
patients. Previous supervisory experience. Additional
Qualifications: (Preferred qualifications) MSW Preferred. Family
Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed
to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference. We
are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at
PruittHealth! As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all
qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran
status.
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