What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Director (SSD) position at Covenant Care?
- Grant Cuesta Sub-acute and Rehabilitation Center Careers
- Grant Cuesta Nursing & Rehab
- Social Services Director (SSD)
Full-time
$35 - 45 per hour
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lySocial Services Direct
orPosition Summa
ryManages the Social Services Department in accordance with all regulations for the industry. Evaluates, plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and ensures the medically related emotional and social needs of patients/residents are met and maintained on an individual basi
s.Qualificatio
- nsBachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experien
- cePositive, encouraging personality who can professionally manage difficult emotions/perso
- nsExperienced in the development and implementation of social care plans, patient assessments and discharge planni
- ngOutstanding communication (verbal and written) skills requir
- edMinimum of 2 years’ experience in hospital or skilled nursing setting requir
- edAbility to multi-task, prioritize work, create organized files and maintain accurate recor
- dsProven success in supporting patients/residents, families and staff in a kind, positive and professional manner, adapting your communication style to their nee
- esDevelops a comprehensive social history and assessment of residents that includes problems and strengths, special needs and preferences (social, religious and/or cultural) and how to best address and support them for the care pl
- anAssists patients/residents and their caregivers with transitioning to new environments, orienting them to the facility and our services, educating on resident rights and other aspects of transitioning to/from care facili
- tyActs as mediator to resolve concerns/conflicts that may arise regarding care and treatment, admission and discharge procedures, physician care and/or any other situations that could impact or negatively affect the patient/reside
- ntParticipates in the development of individual’s care plans including the goals and approaches for Social Servic
- esActively participates in the coordination of care services, evaluating the ongoing needs of residents (attends resident care plan meetings, rehabilitation and resident/family meetings, departmental staff meetings, annual policy review meetings, monthly quality assurance meetings, etc
- .)Ensures Advanced Directives are completed, maintained and placed in resident charts when need
- edDevelops a comprehensive discharge plan in coordination with residents/families and multi-disciplinary sta
- ffCoordinates discharges/transfers to ensure appropriateness and continuity of ca
- reEstablishes and maintains positive relationships with residents, family members, physicians, community leaders, state and federal surveyors, hospital case managers and other affiliated professiona
- lsIdentifies and provides referral, agency and/or community resources to meet patient/family nee
- dsCoordinates Support Groups, participates in policy decisions (as they affect resident life issues) and advocates for Residents Righ
- tsCompletes all mandatory documentation timely and accurately as established by applicable regulatio
- nsMaintains confidentiality of all admission information and resident records as requir
- edLeads by example, remaining calm and professional in all work-related situation
- tsCompetitive p
- ayHealth Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options availabl
- e)401(k) with discretionary company match annual
- lyCompany paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options availabl
- e)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holida
- y)Employee Assistance progr
- amTuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Fun
- dsBene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more
- r.Benefits available to full-time employee
s.Grant Cuesta Sub-acute and Rehabilitation Center - Grant Cuesta Nursing & Reh
ab1949 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA, 940
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Salary : $35 - $45
