Director of Social Services

Your Future Starts Here! Are you motivated to do your best work? Do you want to connect with others who are embracing their professional potential? Then join our teams at Southeast Colorado Hospital District. Southeast Colorado Hospital District is on the rolling plains of Springfield, Colorado. Our mission is to focus on the well-being of people in our service area through programs designed to achieve and sustain a state of good health by providing a wide-ranging healthcare system.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package as well as ample paid leave. If you want to become part of this growing organization and know you can make a difference where respect, compassion, quality, collaboration and empathy are our values, then we would love to talk about your future!

Collaborates with health care team members to identify and provide for each patient/resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the patient/resident’s full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for his/her discharge at the Long-Term Care Center/Alzheimer’s Unit, Hospital and Home Health. Assists with emergency situations at the Hospital for family members.

• Direct and oversee the Social Services Department to ensure quality, resident-centered services that comply with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate department staff; develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Complete and oversee all required social services documentation, including assessments, MDS, care plans, progress notes, and discharge planning documentation.
• Assess residents' psychosocial, emotional, behavioral, and family needs and develop individualized interventions as part of the interdisciplinary care planning process.
• Provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and education to residents, families, and legal representatives.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources, mental health providers, support services, and other agencies to meet resident needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation, Life Engagement, and other departments to ensure coordinated, comprehensive resident care.
• Facilitate resident adjustment to the facility, promote resident rights, and advocate for resident dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care, including transportation and community service arrangements as appropriate.
• Maintain ongoing communication with residents, families, legal representatives, and community providers regarding care planning and available resources.
• Serve as a resource to residents, families, staff, and the community regarding social services, aging, resident rights, and available programs.
• Investigate incidents, address resident concerns, and participate in performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information and ensure compliance with HIPAA and all applicable regulations.
• Protect residents from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and mistreatment, and report concerns in accordance with facility policy and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain regular attendance, demonstrate professional conduct, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling, or psychology
• One (1) year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.

• Master’s Degree Social Work
• Experience working with…