Social Services Program Director for Skilled Nursing Services

Join us at Ethica Corporate Office – a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities.

• Assists with developing, implementing, maintaining and periodically updating written procedural guidelines relating to Social Services for skilled nursing centers.
• Responsible for consulting with skilled nursing center Social Services associates
• Assists in developing and implementing of specialty behavior communities and programming.
• Conducts center visits to evaluate programs and effectiveness of social services provided.
• Establishes and maintains effective inter-departmental communications to provide positive working relationships.
• Participates in meetings and education for skilled nursing center Social Services Directors.
• Provides regulatory support related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Assists in the development of in-service training material pertinent to areas of responsibility.
• Provides assistance with on-site training/orientation with Directors as requested.
• Assists with development of procedural guidelines.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Life Enrichment Services to develop and implement programming to support psychosocial patient needs.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement efforts.
• Serves on corporate compliance committee, as requested.
• Coordinates psychiatric and psychological activities with Physician Liaison.
• Periodically reviews/updates admission practices to ensure compliance with federally mandated regulations.
• Provides input to the Vice President of Social &Life Enrichment Programs for Inpatient Services as needed regarding personnel in the skilled nursing centers.
• Provides on-site and periodic group training for clinical associates in the skilled nursing centers.
• Coordinates/provides documentation of training.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Reviews and identifies performance improvement opportunities and assists with Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement plan.
• Participates in various committees and/or projects as requested.
• Keeps abreast of changes in state and federal survey guidelines, Joint Commission standards and survey process and regulations by attending state and national meetings/seminars as needed.
• Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of current changes in my field, as well as to maintain a professional status.
• Honors patients’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Complies with Compliance, Privacy and Security programs.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the organization’s procedural guidelines governing accidents/incidents.
• Follows established safety regulations when performing job tasks, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, work groups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

• Knowledgeable of, and able to operationalize rules and regulations governing patient care and treatment related to Social Services.
• Able to effectively communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing to individuals/groups of varying educational backgrounds.
• Expert knowledge in the areas of social services, activity programs and transitions of care;
• Able to establish and maintain effective working…