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Assistant Manager Social Services - FT - Baldwin Park

Kaiser Permanente

Baldwin Park, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Administrative Management, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Business Plan, Business Services, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Community and Social Services, Consulting, Cost Control, Develop Methodologies, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Management, Grant Writing, Health Department, Health Plan Membership, Home Care, Hospice Care, Hospital, Human Resources, Identify Issues, Industrial Relations, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management Consulting, Needs Assessment, Operations, Operations Management, Patient Care, People Management, Performance Reviews, Policy Implementation, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Psychosocial Services, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Quality of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Service Delivery, Social Work, Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching, Workplace Issues
LOCATION
Baldwin Park, CA
POSTED
Today
Description:Job Summary:
These positions typically assist a Manager or Director of Social Services by functioning in one of two roles: (1) managing the daily operations of an entire Social Services department or (2) managing the daily operations of an assigned service(s), programs(s) or function(s). In a Home Health department or hospice, the Assistant Manager of Social Services may assist the Home Health or Hospice Manager by managing the day to day operations of Social Service programs; providing clinical and administrative supervision to licensed social workers; developing social services budget, business and service plans; implementing quality management/improvement programs for social services; developing and implementing social services policies, procedures, protocols and clinical practices/ standards. Essential Responsibilities:

  • In any of the above described role functions, these positions assist the Department Director or Manager to: Plan, develop, implement, maintain and improve/evaluate social services; policies and procedures.

  • Delivery of social work programs/services.

  • Quality management.

  • Fiscal management, and patient/community planning services.

  • Manage staff (including staff deployed to multiple departments and locations).

  • Ensure competencies.

  • Provide clinical leadership and supervision/consultation.

  • Develop, implement and monitor the quality management programs for social services.

  • Assess and analyze staff development needs.

  • Develop and/or present educational/development services that support the delivery of high quality social work.

  • Develop and manage departmental budget and costs including identification and implementation of opportunities for improved services, value enhancement, and cost reduction/management.

  • Manage (including collaborating with human resources) and resolve human resources, labor relations, employee performance issues.

  • Safety and risk management issues on a first level basis.

  • Analyze and implement appropriate staffing levels and skill-mix.

  • Recommend, develop, and implement new programs enhancing quality of care and services to specialized patient populations.

  • Participate in writing and/or developing grant proposals.

  • Identify community resources; collaborate with community organizations in developing new programs and enhancing community services for members and other users of our services.

  • Collaborate/consult with medical center physician chiefs, departmental managers, other users of social work services, regional departments, and health plan members on psycho-social matters/service needs and ensures that service is provided in an integrated and comprehensive manner.

  • Identify issues which interface with service delivery and develop techniques to resolve them.

  • Ensure compliance with federal, local and state regulatory/compliance standards.

Basic Qualifications:Experience
  • Minimum three (3) years of clinical social work experience.
  • Minium two (2) years management experience.
Education
  • Masters degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
License, Certification, Registration

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California) required at hire

  • National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements:
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize knowledge, principles and practices of fiscal and program management.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of social services treatment/delivery issues, as well as theories of human development and psycho dynamics.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • One (1) year in social work supervision in an acute hospital setting.
  • Must have at least one year managing social work in an inpatient hospital setting.

Notes:

  • Hours and days variable based on needs of medical center.

About the Company

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Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1945
WEBSITE
http://www.kp.org/careers