Director of Social Work (DSW)
Utica, NY, 13501, USA
- Healthcare
- social work director
- social services management
- long-term care
The Director of Social Work leads and manages the Social Services Department at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, overseeing policies, care planning, and staff supervision. The role involves assessment, discharge planning, community outreach, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. The position requires experience in long-term care management and strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
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/V




