·Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social services programs of the Facility.

·Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.

·Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.

·Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.

·Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.

·Participate in community planning related to the interests of the Facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.

·Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.

·Interview resident and families in a private setting, as necessary.

·Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Administrator, as required.

·Involve the resident and family in planning social service programs when possible in a private setting.

·Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.

·Refer resident and families to appropriate social service agencies when the Facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident in a private setting.

·Provide information to resident and families as to Medicare and Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.

·Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.

·Assist in the review and updating of Social Services Department’s job descriptions, annually.

·Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Social Service Department.

·Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.

·Review and evaluate the department’s work force and make recommendations to the Administrator.

·Coordinate social service activities with other departments, as necessary.