What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at State of Missouri?
Serving the state’s Veterans, is beyond rewarding – the smiles and gratitude are more than the heart can hold. Join the team at our Veterans Home, where we are “Always on Mission” to provide quality, compassionate care with dignity, excellence, and integrity. You will manage the clinical/social service program, share your social work/counseling expertise with the facility team plus assess, assist, and advocate for Veterans. This nursing facility is not like the others – its better! If you want to put your skills and knowledge as a licensed clinical social worker into action to positively impact the lives of our state’s heroes, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: $68,954.67
Qualifications:
- Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker
- 1 years of supervised experience in a healthcare setting working with individuals, as required by 38 CFR 51
Examples of Work:
- Manage and direct the Social Services Department, which includes supervision of caseworkers and other social services staff
- Develop, monitor, and track department goals, indicators, and key factors resulting in quality, comprehensive services
- Ensure assessments are complete, addressing and supporting each Veteran’s need and will effectively assist medical and other professional staff with treatment planning
- Provide and/or arrange for needed counseling, legal or financial assistance, and Veteran’s rights education
- Organize and facilitate Resident Council, Family Council, and Alzheimer’s Support Group
- Partner with family members for updates for care, goals and planning
Benefits:
- 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
- Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
- Retirement
- Up to $75/month match on savings plan
- 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption
At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
