Social Services Director

Company: Avalon Health Care Group
Location: American Fork
Posted on: December 5, 2019

Job Description:

OverviewAVALON HEALTH CARE IS SEEKING A DEPENDABLE AND EXPERIENCED SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR TO JOIN OUR OUTSTANDING TEAM!Todays aging population means theres a growing demand for healthcare professionals in post-acute care,and a wave of career opportunities available at Avalon Health Care! We are looking for individuals who embrace a reverence for life and a heart for healing. With enthusiasm and compassion,our Avalon family works with our patients and their families as well as with our communities to celebrate life every day!IF YOU SEEK TO USE YOUR MIND AND YOUR HEART TO IMPROVE LIVES ON A DAILY BASIS,COME JOIN OUR TEAM! WE OFFER GREAT CHALLENGES,A REWARDING CAREER AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT!ResponsibilitiesThe Social Services Director will be responsible to identify and provide for each residents social,emotional and psychological needs,and the continuing development of the residents full potential during his-her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for his-her discharge.CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE A BACHELORS DEGREE IN SOCIAL SERVICES,AND AT LEAST TWO (2) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK.Qualifications* Two (2) years experience in social work is required.* Healthcare experience,especially in long term care,is strongly preferred.* Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. (Master's Degree in Social Work,where required).* Must meet any State and-or Federal requirements for the position.* Basic understanding of computer technology,including email use.* Must have ability to read,write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.* Must be able to relate favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees and personnel of other community agencies.* Must have knowledge of State and Federal guidelines.* Must have demonstrated skills in communication,documentation,assessment and social work methods techniques.* Must maintain regular attendance.AVALON HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT,INC.,IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EEO) COMMITTED TO HIRING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND SUSTAINING AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE. AVALON HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT,INC. DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE,COLOR,RELIGION,GENDER,GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION,SEXUAL ORIENTATION,NATIONAL ORIGIN,GENETICS,DISABILITY,AGE OR VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED UNDER FEDERAL,STATE,OR LOCAL LAWS.EEOAvalon Healthcare Management,Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color,religion,sex,disability,age,sexual orientation,gender identity,national origin,veteran status,or genetic information. Avalon is committed to providing access,equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment,its services,programs,and activities. To request reasonable accommodation,contact Brenna Monsen,************,************************************* qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color,religion,sex,or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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