Supervisor, Social Services and Activities - Full time - LTC

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40Salary Range: 21.50 - 34.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Additional Job Description
Bachelor’s degree in a medical related field preferred.

Minimum of four years of medical experience. Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

The Good Samaritan Society in Holstein, IA is a small facility with a big heart! Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents. We are a family. The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US.

We offer great benefits to our employees: *NEW* Daily pay!
Full-Time and Part-Time may differ in benefits.
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Shift Differentials
• Health Savings Account
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Salary Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program
• Verizon and AT&T Discounts
• Hotel Discounts

Summary

Responsible for planning, implementation, scope and emphasis on facility’s activity and social service program to encourage and stimulate residents to fuller and richer lives. Assists in the development of policies regarding participation in facility planning for health and welfare services.

Job Description

Communicates with and facilitates conflict resolution with employees, physicians, patients/residents families and other healthcare team members. Develops, adjusts and distributes employee schedules. Collaborates and provides feedback in measuring employee performance. Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members, i.e., mentoring, providing education and providing support.

Understands the critical components associated with and required to achieve intended results and possesses the ability to assist in interviewing, hiring, orienting, counseling, educating, disciplining and terminating, when necessary. Assists in the escalation of discharge planning or social needs of patients/residents. Assists on units during short staffing or ill calls. Practices positive collaboration and converts difficult interactions into productive ones.

Provides leadership for the delivery of social services, expertise and/or consultation within the organization and acts as a liaison by representing at the local, regional and state levels. Promotes equal access to all throughout the health system. Demonstrates knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

Serves and/or chairs departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed. May be asked to assist with other projects or work assignments as needed by organization, department or leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a medical related field preferred.

Minimum of four years of medical experience. Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Depending on location, this role classifies as a Sanford Category I or II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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