Social Service Director

ARBOR CARE CENTERS

JOB TITLE:

Social Service Director

DEPARTMENT:
Social Services

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director

To assist in the identification of and to provide for each resident's social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident's full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for discharge.

• Upon placement, orient the resident to the long‑term/sub‑acute care environment and assist with facility adjustment. Develop a social history, social assessment and care plan which identifies pertinent problems and needs, realistic goals to be accomplished and the specific action to be taken in resolution of the problems and/or needs upon admission of each new resident. Document progress notes, which relate to each resident's care plan when necessary and within policy time frames.
  
  Implement staff approaches that address problems, needs or concerns and periodically review. Evaluate the effectiveness of the staff approaches; evaluate changes in the mental and psychosocial assessment. Revise the resident's plan of care according to needs. Actively participate in interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings. Assess each resident's potential for discharge. Assist the resident and family in discharge and placement planning.
• Organize family groups to promote communications, education and support between family members, facility staff and administration, and provide counseling as needed. Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topics.
• Attend and participate in orientation, training, in‑services, education activities and staff meetings.
• Understand, comply with and promote all rules regarding residents' rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors and regulators, to include a professional appearance and attitude. Inform residents and families of their rights and responsibilities. Act as the residents' advocate.

• Other duties as assigned but not specifically listed.

• Currently licensed social worker per State of Nebraska requirements.
• Minimum of two (2) years social work experience in a health care related field.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must complete Social Services Certification through The State of Nebraska.

• Must possess computer skills at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information.
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with residents, families, and other employees at all levels.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to maintain composure and interact courteously and professionally.
• Must meet all local health regulations. This requirement also includes criminal background investigation.
• Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices):
Walking/mobility, reaching, bending, lifting, transferring and repositioning residents, grasping, pushing and pulling, fine hand coordination; ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures; ability to hear and respond to pages; ability to read and write; ability to understand and apply training and in‑service education; ability to instruct other staff in training education and staff meetings; ability to communicate with residents and others;

and ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.