Social Services Director (Personal Services)

Cooper River Post Acute is a magnificent 176 bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Mount Pleasant, SC.

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Cooper River, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and with residents and family members.

We are currently seeking a Director of Social Services!

We Offer:

• $70K/year salary!!
• Healthcare benefits
• Matching 401K

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelors Degree in social work OR
• Bachelor's Degree in a human-services related major and with 1 year in healthcare setting where the individual is working as a supervised social worker who works directly with individuals.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively
• Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director, leader and motivator

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the social service programs of the facility
• Assists in providing solutions to social and practical environmental problems, including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) and providing referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required
• Handles pressure, objectivity, confidentiality, organization, planning, reporting skills, persistence, proactive, listening, verbal communication, and resident and their family relationships.