What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Director position at Heartwood Extended Care?
Social Services Director
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Evergreen Healthcare stands as an excellent choice for those seeking a fulfilling career. Comprising a network of 11 skilled nursing and post-acute care centers across California and Washington, we take pride in bringing smiles to our residents and offering their families peace of mind. At Evergreen Healthcare, we are here to make a meaningful difference.
Job Summary:
Heartwood Extended Care in Tacoma, Washington is seeking a Social Services Director to be responsible for obtaining and documenting the resident's psychosocial history upon admission and updating quarterly and as resident's status changes, arranging counseling services as necessary. Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for identifying and seeking ways to support residents' individual needs and preferences, customary routines, concerns and choices.
- Responsible for making arrangements for obtaining needed adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items including making referrals and obtaining services from outside agencies.
- Coordinates social services by participates with the management team in care planning and development.
- Ensures that all entries in the clinical record are informative and descriptive of the services provided, while maintaining organized and orderly work records.
- Assists in the preparation of the department's budget and ensures that social services department operates within established budget.
- Responsible for maintaining communication and contact with family, while encouraging their participation in care planning.
- Conducts and assists in coordinating resident and family support groups including the development of programs for special needs residents.
- Provides discharge planning services by working with the facility management team, resident, resident family and physician.
- Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously, promoting resident rights, dignity, and confidentiality standards.
- Attends and participates in training sessions, in-services, and staff meetings.
- Ability to creatively problem solve, be organized, and flexible.
Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
- Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree and meets State certification requirements.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Benefit Highlights:
- Competitive Wages
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Heartwood Extended Care
1649 72nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98404, USA
Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
