What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at Lakeland Healthcare Center?
Lakeland Healthcare Center -
Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation, Haskell New Jersey, a quality skilled nursing facility, offers short and long-term nursing and rehabilitation care.
Full time
Duties / Responsibilities
Assist with planning and implementing a comprehensive social service program which provides for counseling and other support services for residents and families in the Center.
Identify medical-related social needs of residents, provide appropriate services to meet the individual, as well as collective needs of residents and maintains records relating to the residents’ social work needs and care.
Work directly with residents and families experiencing personal and environmental difficulties or concerns related to the resident’s physical or emotional condition.
Promote the preservation of the resident’s physical and mental health and to prevent the occurrence or progression of personal or social problems.
Maintain written record of the frequency and nature of the social service consultation and services provided.
Ensure and document that residents and / or families have input into the care planning process.
Act as a liaison between residents, families, outside agencies, and the Center Administrator to ensure that the resident’s rights are maintained and upheld.
Coordinate discharge planning and assist with developing an organized discharge plan for all residents.
Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
