Extendicare Health and Rehab is Hiring a Director of Social Services Near Dothan, AL
Summary of Duties Plan, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and established policies and procedures. Assure that an on-going social services program is designed to meet the medically related psychosocial needs of each resident. Essential Job Functions
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs of this facility
Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family
Develop and implement discharge plans in conjunction with the resident, family, and other disciplines
Complete comprehensive assessments of the social service needs of each resident
Develop a written plan of care that identifies problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified
Facilitate resident/group council meetings and provide support services to such council
Review complaints and grievances made by residents, families, and/or personnel and make a written/oral report to the Executive Director indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance following established procedures
Maintain a written record of the resident's complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint
Perform administrative requirements such as completing forms, reports, etc. and submit to the Executive Director
Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the social services department
Obtain consultation and services for residents as needed (optometry, dental, transportation, psychological)
Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, scheduling, etc., of inservice training classes, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for social service personnel
Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary
Performs other duties as deemed necessary as directed including special projects
Education and Experience B.S. Degree in Social Work required. Must possess or be eligible for licensure by the Alabama Board of SW Examiners. Three (3) years in a healthcare setting, nursing home preferred. Supervisory experience required. Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions
Must be able to walk, sit, and stand intermittently throughout the workday
Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day
Must be able to work with hands and fingers throughout the workday
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position