Social Services Director

We are accepting applications for a self-motivated, Social Service Director for our long-term care facility. Benefits package including Health, Dental, and vision insurance, Short term disability and life insurance.

• Conducts interviews with residents, families and/or staff for purposes of MDS completion. Documents in the electronic medical records.
• Develops/implement Patient Care Plans. Completes care plan in the electronic medical record.
• Conducts required/needed care conference meeting as needed
• Interprets the care plan to residents and families.
• Records progress notes in electronic medical record concerning services rendered in relation to a residents personal and social problems and/or needs.
• Assists in discharge planning. Coordinates community-based services and/or transfer requirements to another facility.
• Interprets the psycho-social functioning of residents to the interdisciplinary care team. Provides emotional support to residents and families.
• Utilizes community resources where appropriate.
• Coordinates and participates in hospice evaluations and enrollments.
• Coordinates and assists with resident room transfers.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field (Masters Preferred).
• Long-term experience minimum 2 years
• Skills:
  
  Thorough knowledge of the case work process and care planning.
• Familiar with Long Term Care/SNF regulations

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, and comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.