What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Director position at Avamere Health Services?
Social Services Director
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Location: The Pearl at Kruse Way
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of our facility’s Social Services Department to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met and maintained.
We are seeking an empathetic and experienced Social Services Director to join our team at The Pearl at Kruse Way (SNF). The ideal candidate will oversee the social services department, ensuring that residents receive the emotional and social support they need. Responsibilities include assessing residents' psychosocial needs, coordinating care plans, and working with families and healthcare professionals to enhance residents' quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Develop assessments and written plans of care to identify the needs of each resident.
- Ensure that all components of the care plan are being followed by reviewing MDS’s and nurses’ notes and attending meetings.
- Effectively communicate information concerning a patient’s condition with other departments and government agencies.
- Participate in the discharge planning, providing information to residents and families of programs available.
- Seek out new methods and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures based on current federal and state regulations.
- Assist in preparing and planning the department’s annual budget, and maintain throughout the year.
- Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
- 2 – 5 years’ experience in social services in a Skilled Nursing or similar health care setting.
- Registered with the Academy of Certified Social Workers or a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
- Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
- Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Kaiser and private insurances.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
- 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
- EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
- Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
- Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
Avamere understands the importance of affordable and accessible healthcare for our team members and is very excited to partner with SEIU 503 and the Essential Worker Healthcare Trust to offer an excellent health insurance benefit plan at a significantly reduced cost to the employee.
Starting in 2023, our Full-Time Oregon team members will be able to participate in a PPO or HMO plan with deductibles as low as $800.00 with significantly reduced premium costs. Employees will be eligible to start using their benefits within their first month of hire – no 60 day waiting period! Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, AD&D, and other benefits are available for enrollment as well
Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
