What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center -
We are seeking a Director of Social Services available to work full time at our Skilled Nursing Facility.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : (The following activities are listed as examples only and in no event shall an employee be limited to only those examples listed here.)
- Provides supervision to the social work staff and evaluates their performance in accordance with facility policy
- Responsible for assessments, care planning and helping residents adjust to their new surroundings
- Arranges admission interview with residents, and / or family members, to gather psychosocial information necessary to completion of the initial assessment
- Provides supportive social work services to help residents adjust to their illnesses, disabilities and stay in the facility
- Modifies social service goals or treatment consistent with change in resident care needs
- Audits charts for social work documentation, MDS completion and appropriate care planning to assure quality and compliance with mandated documentation requirements
QUALIFICATIONS :
REQUIREMENTS :
MSW from an accredited school of social work
Minimum 2 years of management experience in a LTC or SNF setting
