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)
HELP US DO THE SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE and create a glass blowing studio in the heart of Appalachia that is self-sustaining through product sales but also provides local youth and the larger community opportunities to learn the art of glassblowing. At Farms Work Wonders, we dream of a flourishing glass studio—a hive of activity where local Appalachian youth engage, learn, and contribute to a financially sustainable model. Within our state-of-the-art studio, coupled with an interactive outdoor space and gallery, we aim to inspire through product creation, educational workshops classes, and collaboration with visiting artists. Help us uphold our standards of quality and innovation as we strive to impact our community positively.
As the Studio Manager of Dakota Glass Works, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the creative and operational direction of our glassblowing studio. This position is integral in nurturing the artistic and professional growth of our team and participants. Your leadership will ensure the studio's vibrant culture and operational efficiency, aligning with Farms Work Wonders' broader mission.
The responsibilities listed below are meant to serve as a high level overview of this role and not an exhaustive list. As a manager you will be required to perform at a high professional level and manage direct reports appropriately to meet Farms Work Wonders standards of operation as well as studio specific goals.
Full-time, year-round position requiring weekend availability. Schedule flexibility occasionally necessary to meet studio and community needs. 40 hours per week.
This is an exempt position with a salary commensurate with experience. Starting annual salary of $48,000 with a comprehensive benefits package which include medical and life insurance, paid time off, bereavement leave, and discounts at our enterprises.
We have a standard ninety (90) day orientation period that allows you to decide if we meet your expectations, and for us to ensure you can perform the job assigned to you. During the orientation period, you may or may not be eligible for certain benefits.
*This position will help inform the development of blow time and consignment policies for glassblowers at Farms Work Wonders, while also strategizing ways to ensure consistent access to and management of these benefits.
Short-term, limited housing assistance may be available for those relocating for the position.
Farms Work Wonders is a nonprofit social enterprise whose mission is to ignite the spark of curiosity in Appalachian youth so they see themselves and their future in new and exciting ways. We create living classrooms to provide real-life learning experiences and generate proceeds that are 100% reinvested back into the local community. In 2016, Farms Work Wonders started with the Wardensville Garden Market project—an organic farm and farm stand. Since opening, our enterprises have expanded to include a market, bakery, glass blowing studio, and restaurant that have currently created over 100 local, good-paying jobs with many held by local high school students.
Farms Work Wonders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. As this position is with a youth focussed organization, all employees are required to pass a background check, as well.