What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services (Long-term Care Facility) position at Health Care Company?
Director of Social Services for Long-term Care Facility
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in implementing, evaluating and participating in the overall operation of the social services department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement the social services programs of this facility under the direction of the Administrator and the Director of Social Services.
- Participate in the facility assessment and assess individual social services needs and resources.
- Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident.
- Coordinate social services activities with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Assist residents, representatives and families with seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) and referrals to other community agencies.
- Ensure that each resident receives necessary behavioral health care and services to obtain and maintain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care.
- Participate in resident/group council meetings as requested.
- Provide residents with information regarding resident rights, living wills, etc.
- Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards and make recommendations on changes in facility policies and procedures to the Director of Social Services or the Administrator.
- Coordinate resources and assist residents who have limited English proficiency (LEP) including the provision of verbal and written translation of information.
- Maintain a reference library of written material, laws, standards of practice, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations that will provide assistance in maintaining quality of social services.
- Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff as well as other related departments in planning social services programs and activities.
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed.
Skills and Qualifications:
- As a minimum, must possess a bachelor’s in social work or related field
- At minimum, one year supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Work as a team member independently and responsibly.
- Document/Record observations and activities.
- Possess good communication skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the geriatric population.
- Ability to assess data reflecting the resident’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident’s requirements relative to their need.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
