| Social Services Director Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Social Services Director. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Social Services Director along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Social Services Director is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Program Director - Social Service, Legal Services Director, Social Worker (MSW), Social Worker (BSW), Program Manager - Social Service, Job Developer, Community Relations Specialist I, Community Relations Specialist III, Community Relations Specialist IV |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Social Services Director |
| Directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for the delivery of social services to patients and families. Establishes accessible systems that respond to patient needs for social services including counseling, financial, bereavement, and specialized support during and after hospitalization. Monitors usage and outcomes to continuously improve the service offerings and to offer additional services based on patient needs. Establishes relationships with outside agencies and charitable organizations to leverage additional sources of support for patients. May require a master's degree. Typically reports to senior managerment. 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. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
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| Also referred to as: Clinical Social Services Director, Social Services Executive |
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| Similar Jobs: Program Director - Social Service, Legal Services Director, Social Worker (MSW), Social Worker (BSW), Program Manager - Social Service, Job Developer, Community Relations Specialist I, Community Relations Specialist III, Community Relations Specialist IV |
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| Level of Education: Social Services Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Social Services Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
