Director of Social Work (DSW)

Oneida Center is hiring a Director of Social Work (DSW) or Director of Social Services in Utica, NY. DUTIES: Directs, establishes & plans the overall policies/goals for the Social Services Dept Responsible for assessments, care planning & helping residents adjust Supervision of Department Staff Discharge Planning at start of admission Occasional Community Outreach Familiar with a variety of concepts, practices & procedures A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected Relies on extensive experience & judgment to plan and accomplish goals REQUIREMENTS: 2 years of Management Experience in LTC settings LSW – MSW Knowledge of applicable State & Federal guidelines Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills About us: Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare , formerly known as Focus Utica for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Utica, New York. Our pledge to the community, our residents, and staff is to provide post-acute-care in a manner that sets the standard of excellence and strives to meet and/or exceed the expectations of our residents, staff, and all we come in contact with. Services at Oneida Center include Skilled Nursing, Respite, Hospice, and Post-acute Rehabilitation and are affiliated with an Assisted Living Program and Adult Day Care. We endeavor to embrace our residents in times of crisis and assist them to leave and/or live here with a sense of well – being, individuality, and independence. Oneida Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium. Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386