Director of Social Services

FLSA: Exempt Status: Full Time, 40 hours/ week Schedule: Monday - Friday Location: Muskegon or Holland Mi Director of Social Services LifeCircles PACE, Brio Living Services LifeCircles provides all-inclusive care to frail seniors in the community who desire to remain in their home but need additional support to achieve that goal.
Geriatric appropriate clinical services are provided both in the onsite clinics and in participant’s homes.
Be part of the innovative, creative, hardworking team providing stellar patient-centered care.
Join our team of compassionate and skilled team members and love your career! A Few of the Life Circles Benefits: Comprehensive Medical Insurance options for staff that are regularly scheduled a minimum of 30 hours/week Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Birthday and Holidays DAILYPAY - immediate access to your pay from hours worked the day prior! Retirement Savings Plan Opportunity Team Member Referral bonus program Wellness Reimbursement and Incentives Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship program (Growth opportunities) Annual Increases Position Summary: Is responsible for operational, financial, and clinical operations of Social Services Department including Social Work Case Managers, Behavioral Health Practitioners, and Spiritual Care Staff.
This position leads efforts in identifying improvement opportunities and innovations, designed to positively impact participant care while ensuring that policies and procedures are implemented consistently across sites and that utilization is consistent with the PACE model of care.
Position Functions and Duties: Provides leadership to social services department, focusing on the core values of the PACE Model of Care and ensuring all members of the department are providing the highest level of quality care to our participants Ensures alignment of processes that support care delivery and financial responsibility across both sites.
Responsible for monitoring, and analyzing, utilization of resources and developing plans to remain fiscally responsible In collaboration with other directors, ensures that Social Services policies and procedures are in alignment with regulations and organizational priorities.
Develops and plans for a department structure that supports growth, participants needs, and provides staff with the professional development resources to work at the top of their licensure.
Provides clinical guidance to the department to ensure social work and behavioral health interventions are effective and in line with established best practices.
Appropriately collaborates and coordinates work with other Directors to ensure departments are working together and towards the same goals.
Provides performance based feedback, accountability, and professional development opportunities for staff Assists with relationship building and problem solving with contracted providers.
Uses data to identify priorities and process improvement initiatives.
Demonstrates an ability to prioritize tasks and initiatives Works with direct reports to ensure the care being delivered aligns with the PACE model of Care.
Position Qualifications: Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience MSW or Advanced Degree in Social Service related field Experience in Project Management Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and a dynamic work environment Strong desire to collaborate with other leaders to achieve the best outcome Disclaimer This position may require occasional travel to Porter Hills main campus, other PACE Centers, conferences and seminars.
LifeCircles PACE is a federally funded program through CMS and the State of Michigan.
All employees are expected to adhere to the Participant Rights.
LifeCircles PACE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.