What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at Granada Rehabilitation & Wellness Center?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Social Service Designee Certification
- Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology is preferred
- Excellent management skills
- Good administrative and organizational abilities
- Good interpersonal skills
- Adheres to professional appearance
- Knowledge of Social Resources in the Community
Principal Responsibilities
CLINICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE
- Ensure the residents’ psychosocial and concrete needs are identified and met in accordance with federal, state and company requirements
- Assess the psychosocial, mental and emotional needs of residents
- Timely and accurate completion of the MDS
- Orient residents to the center
- Assist with discharge planning
- Implement and update Resident Care Plan and Social History
- Develop and maintain a list of community/outside resources
- Communicate needs and plan of care to resident, families, responsible parties and appropriate staff
- Maintain interpreter services for residents, if applicable
- Assist with the facilitation of Advance Directives for those who indicate a desire to complete one
- Maintain a Theft/Loss binder
- Assist with the Grievance protocol
- Participate in abuse investigations, when required
- Participate in meetings, in-services and training as required
- Implement and maintain an ongoing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) as required
- Assist with coordination of resident room moves
- Participate in the facility’s Behavior Management program
- Provide Trauma Informed Care Screenings and Training per regulatory guidelines
- Arrange ancillary services that have been determined necessary to maintain the residents’ concrete needs
- Coordination and maintenance of the IDT invitation process to residents and resident representatives
- Meet with consultants as required
CONSUMER SERVICE
- Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and communication skills
- Adheres to company standards for resolving consumer concerns
- Promotes and observes resident rights per regulatory guidelines
- Maintains an organized office
- Organize and maintain a professional work setting
