Social Services Director

Description

• Next Day Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Holiday Pay
• Competitive Hourly Rate

The Social Worker acts as a resident advocate and plans, organizes, and directs the overall operation of the Social Service Department in coordination with the Administrator and in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards.

• Develop, implement, and direct all social services functions.
• Ensure an on-going Quality Assurance program and develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct deficiencies.
• Consult with and coordinate social services activities with other departments and implement changes as required.
• Ensure that necessary forms, reports, and progress notes are properly completed and contain informative descriptions of the services provided and the residents’ responses to the services.
• Participate in community planning, discharge assessments and discharge plans that meet the needs of the facility, the residents and their families.
• Coordinate social services programs with the residents and their families, staff members, and community agencies through interviews, consultations and direct involvement in the programs.
• Provide information to family of the resident’s concerning available support agencies and financial assistance programs to meet the needs of the residents.
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect, know and comply with Resident’s Rights rules.
• Monitor social services to ensure that the residents’ emotional and social needs are met; ensure that all personnel are knowledgeable about residents’ emotional and social needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be a licensed Social Worker in good standing with the state.
• Must be able to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies, and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
• Must be able to maintain consistent attendance and be willing to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and remove assistive devices as needed to clean equipment properly.
• Must comply with all local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the use of mechanical devices):
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting.
• Adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.

• Long-term care facility setting.
• Exposure to residents with varying levels of care needs.
• May include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

• Resident-centered care
• Professionalism and ethical conduct
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Cultural sensitivity and respect

The facility is an equal opportunity employer. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.