What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth?
Director of Social Services
Company Description:
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth is a 118-bed skilled nursing center located in scenic South Dartmouth. We have been family owned and operated, servicing the health care needs of seniors for nearly 50 years. We specialize in Short Term Care, Long Term Care, Rehabilitation and Sub-acute Care. Our facility also hosts Senior Transportation.
Our passion for ensuring that our seniors retain a fulfilling quality of life while we provide optimal care is second to none. If you share our passion and enjoy knowing you've made a positive impact on the lives of the elderly population and their families, then we would love to hear from you as soon as possible.
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth is seeking an energetic Social Worker to uphold our high standards for senior care!
Employment Benefits:
- Refer a friend and be eligible to collect up to $500
- Gym membership reimbursement plan
- Annual Physical cost reimbursement plan
- 401K Savings Opportunity
- Vacation time and sick time.
- Paid Holidays
- Verizon Discount Plans BJs Discount Plans
Job Description:
- Develop a comprehensive social history.
- Providing social intervention, such as counseling, as patient advocate, as liaison with the community, or regarding financial or emotional issues.
- Maintaining social service progress notes on patient medical records which reflect any changes in patient psycho-social or physical status, evaluation of family interactions, identification of new problem areas, and review of social plans, goals and progress made.
Qualifications:
- EDUCATION: B.A. or M.A. degree in social work or related field.
Must be a licensed social worker at the LSW level of licensure or higher.
- TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: At least one year direct social work experience in a
long term care facility. Must be a licensed social worker at the LSW level of licensure or
higher. Must have a genuine interest in working with geriatric patients and a sincere
concern for their welfare and happiness.
Equal Opportunity Employer: MFDV
