Social Work Manager plans and implements programs to meet the social and emotional needs of patients and patients' families in a health care setting. Develops plans for patient care after release from treatment. Being a Social Work Manager provides social services to patients/clients and their families. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, patients and their families to assess patient social needs and monitor progress of medical treatment. Additionally, Social Work Manager coordinates planning for post-discharge care. Supervises professional staff. Prepares departmental budgets and reports. Requires a master's degree of Social Work. Typically reports to a director. The Social Work Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Social Work Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
AVAILABLE LOCATIONS: Chamberlain or the Pierre area. Some travel required.
HOURS: Full time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday with occasional evening/weekend hours.
BENEFITS:
SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES: Kinship Social Workers assist the family members of children in South Dakota DSS/CPS custody through the kinship home study process. The Kinship Social Worker uses the Protective Factors Capacity Assessment Model to assess and evaluate potential kinship placements for youth. In this position, you will partner with families to complete the home study process, write the home study assessment, and provide resources and support to families throughout the process. You will be a valuable member of the LSS Kinship Team and work collaboratively with South Dakota DSS/CPS.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s degree in social work or in a related field preferred; and one to two years related experience. Licensed as a Social Worker or Social Work Associate (or the ability to be licensed) through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners. Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must successfully complete all agency background checks. Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.
RESPOND BY: open until filled
An Equal Opportunity Employer
*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.
SERVICE: Foster Care Services, Kinship
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