Social Services Director

Summary

Identify and provide for each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs, and support the continued development of the resident’s full potential during their stay at the facility and assist in the planning for their discharge.

• Health Insurance
• Dental + Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement through ECPI
• Employee recognition programs
• Daily Pay

• Meet physical and sensory requirements and work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that enhance the customer experience, workflow, and work environment.
• Perform management duties including hiring, training, coaching, counseling, and terminating staff as needed.
• Ensure corrective action is administered fairly and without bias in accordance with applicable laws.
• Provide timely and accurate completion of Social Services portion of the MDS, Resident Assessment Protocols, Resident Care Plan, and Progress Notes as required by federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Assist residents and families with social, emotional, and family issues.
• Participate in resident care planning by identifying social and emotional needs in accordance with medical assessment.
• Maintain progress notes for each resident as required by company policy and state/federal regulations.
• Make referrals to support agencies when determined by the interdisciplinary team, keeping records of referrals.
• Participate in the development of discharge plans and prepare the resident for transition.
• Serve as general information source for families, residents, and the public.
• Visit residents and perform needed services such as communicating with family or friends.
• Coordinate logistics and content for monthly Family Council Meetings.
• Coordinate resident room changes.
• Contact the resident or legal representative and invite to care plan meetings to participate in evaluation of the resident.
• Maintain contact with the resident, legal representative, and other family members approved by the resident or legal representative, involving them in the resident’s total care.
• Work with Activity Coordinator on providing requested effects for residents who do not have family support.
• Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with the administration, medical staff, physicians, consultants, other departments, residents, family members, volunteers, agencies, and any other individual or group affiliated with the facility.
• Work closely with the facility mental health provider to ensure that all resident psychosocial needs are identified, referrals are made, and services are provided.
• Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services, and other related topics.
• Orient the resident to the long-term care environment and facilitate adjustment upon placement.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, or psychology (regardless of facility bed size).
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services field including sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; AND one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
• Approval from Home Office if no educational degree or if educational degree is other than those listed above AND approved social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate, and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative, and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.
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