Director of Social Services
JOB SUMMARY:The primary purpose of the Director of Social Work position is to provide support to residents and their families in coping with placement in a subacute short and long term care facility
Director of Social Services JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change of condition and/or annually; create, review and update care plan and progress notes
- Provide direct psychosocial intervention
- Assist resident’s family in coping with placement in a skilled nursing facility, physical illness, disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process
- Work with the resident, family and other team members to plan discharge.
- Attend and document resident counsel meetings
- Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
- Must have knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a short and long-term care environment.
- Will work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality.
Director of Social Services JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field such as, social services, sociology, psychology, special education, or rehabilitative counseling.
- Masters in Social Work Preferred
Director of Social Services Experience
- MUST HAVE a minimum of one (1) year of experience in social work in a skilled nursing facility
Specific Requirements
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.
- Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and disabled.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.
- Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Must be able to communicate policies and procedures, regulations, reports, etc. to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agency personnel.
- Must be able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
- Must be knowledgeable of microcomputers, data entry, output, system applications, etc.
- Must be familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines governing personnel administration.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
