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Director of Social Services

Career Strategies
  • Johnson City, Tennessee
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated and mission‑driven Social Services Director to lead our social services team and support residents in a long term care facility. This role is responsible for program oversight, staff leadership, compliance, and building positive relationships with clients, families, and community partners. If you are passionate about empowering others and excel in a collaborative environment, we want to meet you!

    Key Responsibilities

    Oversee the planning, development, and ongoing improvement of social service programs for residents.
    Lead, coach, and supervise social work staff and program coordinators to ensure high‑quality service delivery.
    Manage program budgets, allocate resources effectively, and maintain accurate documentation.
    Build strong, trusting relationships with clients, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
    Ensure full compliance with state, federal, and organizational regulations related to behavioral health and social services.
    Coordinate and support staff training on behavioral health strategies, behavioral management, and best practices.
    Monitor program performance using data, client feedback, and quality metrics to drive continuous improvement.
    Qualifications

    Must have Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work or Psychology.
    Strong background in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
    Experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities.
    Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with clients, families, and community partners.
    Proven administrative skills, including budgeting, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
    Supervisory experience with the ability to motivate and mentor diverse teams.
    Previous leadership experience in social services, behavioral health, or related fields in a Long Term Care Setting.

    Why Join Us?

    Opportunity to lead meaningful, mission‑driven programs that positively impact lives.
    Supportive organizational culture committed to innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.
    Make a real difference by empowering individuals to reach their highest potential.
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    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJohnson City, Tennessee
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size1 to 9 employees
    Year Founded1992
    Websitehttps://www.careerstrategiesgroup.com

    About Company

    Career Strtegies Group is a national, full service recruiting, outplacement and career services organization.  The firm specializes in the career needs of attorneys, financial professionals, and C-suite and other senior executives. It also has a smaller recruiting operation for healthcare professionals and administrators  in the NY, CT and NJ area. The firm has particular  experience with professionals aged 50+, and in the area of career change for attorneys and professionals. Firm founder Bruce Blackwell is an original member of the career transitions team established by the New York City Bar Association, and is a noted author and lecturer on career issues for lawyers and other professionals. 

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Behavioral Healthunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Community and Social Servicesunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
    • Developmental Disabilitiesunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Long-Term Careunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Organizational Cultureunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Psychologyunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Resource Managementunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Social Workunmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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