Social Services Manager
Ascension
Salary undisclosed
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Description
- Assist with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
- Assess quality of patient care and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.
- Manage staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction and conflict management. Perform and oversee scheduling, recruitment, and payroll.
- Monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts and vendor relations.
Qualifications
License / Certifications / Registration:
- One or more of the following:
- Social Worker obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required or
- Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. - 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
At Ascension's Washington, DC location, this Social Services Manager role bridges clinical care and operations within a large nonprofit Catholic health system. You would develop departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy, assess and coordinate patient care quality across staff and departments, and manage the full spectrum of team leadership—from hiring and scheduling to performance reviews and conflict resolution. The position also requires overseeing budget monitoring, regulatory compliance, vendor relationships, and departmental contracts.
The role requires a Social Worker license (or Clinical Social Work specialization) obtained before your hire date, plus relevant education and experience: either a high school diploma with three years of applicable work history, an associate's or bachelor's degree with two years of experience, or seven years in a directly related position. Three years of prior leadership or management experience is preferred. This is a full-time, in-office position suited to someone ready to step into or advance within healthcare management while maintaining clinical credentials.
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