Library Services Director - Higher Ed. directs and oversees all library activities at a university or college. Ensures the library services are in support of the mission of the university or college. Being a Library Services Director - Higher Ed. requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit or top management. The Library Services Director - Higher Ed. manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Library Services Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
- Plans and directs a comprehensive social services program which provides support services for residents and family.
- Responsible for coordinating all admissions and discharge to ensure facility census is kept at its maximum capacity.
- Participates in an interdisciplinary team approach to better serve the needs of the facility population.
- Provides for therapeutic intervention to help residents cope with the social and psychological aspects of their illnesses, impairments, or disabilities as well as their feelings about separation from family/community, physical and emotional loss.
- Maintains written documentation in the customer medical record per facility policy and state federal guidelines.
- Performs an initial evaluation/assessment of each resident’s biopsychosocial needs to be placed in medical records. Active cases require ongoing written documentation.
- Develops social services component of the resident’s plan of care identifying specific problems, goals and approaches. Ensures and documents that resident/families have input into the care planning process.
- Acts as a liaison/advocate between residents, families, outside agencies, and the Administrator to ensure that the residents rights are maintained.
- Takes responsibility for conducting family group meetings as needed (new admissions group, support group, family and friends’ council, etc)
- Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms and reports under the direction of the Administrator and submitting such reports to the Administrator and/or consultants as required.
- Facilitates discharge planning including the development of an organized discharge plan.
- Participated in departmental budget planning and supplies monthly report to Administrator.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/ REQUIREMENTS
Must possess as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a a bachelor’s degree in a human services plus a minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a Long Term Care; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess any certification/ licensures required by State regulations.
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