Director of Social Work (DSW)
Utica, NY, 13504, USA
- Healthcare
- social work director
- long-term care management
- social services supervision
The Director of Social Work leads and manages the Social Services Department at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, overseeing assessments, care planning, and discharge processes. The role requires extensive experience in long-term care management, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The position also involves occasional community outreach and strategic policy development to support resident well-being and independence.
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




