What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at BAKER-KATZ NURSING HOME?
Baker-Katz is looking for a Director of Social Services!
New LSW Grads Welcome to apply!
$1500 sign-on bonus
General Statement of Job Function: As a member of the facility’s interdisciplinary teams this position has responsibility for the residents’ psychosocial well-being.
Evaluation of Job Function, Responsibilities, and Expectations:
- Demonstrates the knowledge of and ability to honor the rights, dignity and confidentiality of residents, staff and facility information and property.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills with residents, families, staff and community.
- Demonstrates ability to document data that meets the regulatory requirements of the department and also provides the care giving staff a frame work to work from. Keeping department in compliance with all regulatory standards at all times.
- Communicates with all caregivers including medical care providers. Is able to provide observational feedback to assist with adjustments to care approaches and interventions.
- Participates in Interdisciplinary care planning and the PASSAR, MDS andBehavior Managment process with timely assessment and attendance at meetings.
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain self and staff current with in servicing including mandatory classes including Infection Control, Fire and Disaster. Is able to appropriately use personal protective equipment.
- Demonstrates ability to be an active member of resident care committees that assess the events and needs of the resident and then provide programs or systems to meet needs. I.e.: Fall, restraint, behavior, and safety committees as example.
- Develops; with the interdisciplinary team and resident; all discharge plans including transportation, equipment etc. Making sure the discharge is as smooth as possible for the resident.
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain community information that assists residents and families with placement issues and home resources upon discharge.
Education
- Applicant must be a licensed social worker (LSW/MSW/LCSW)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Haverhill, MA 01830 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Haverhill, MA 01830: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $45
