Social Service Director

Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare -

Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center  is now hiring a full-time  Social Service Director. Lakewood  Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is an 110-bed skilled nursing facility with private and semi-private rooms located in Nanticoke, PA . Our focus is quality care in a supportive and friendly environment. Our facility offers a wide range of amenities, specializing in short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care. At Lakewood, we believe in focusing on key initiatives to improve the quality of life, medical care, and outcomes for everyone. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires demonstrated professional knowledge and skills necessary to plan, organize, and develop support services for our current residents and their families; the ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with residents, families, and staff; knowledge of the inquiry and admissions process; fundamental knowledge and skill in marketing; effective verbal and written English communication; lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Education

Graduate of an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in social work or extensive equivalent experience in the field.

Experience

Prior social work experience in the geriatric field preferred.

Certificate / Licenses

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work field under the regulation with proper experience, valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The employee must be able to perform, including but not limited to, these essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation by the employer, without posing a direct threat to him / her or to others

Job Decription

1. Conduct continuous family and resident  counseling including crisis intervention, facility  adjustment, resident status changes, etc.

2. Assess each resident within seven (7) days of  admission and on a quarterly basis.

3. Attend monthly Resident Council meetings  (when invited by Council) and address resident  concerns.

4. Coordinate room changes; notify residents &  families.

5. Coordinate changes such as room transfers,  cable and telephone, pharmacy, laundry, etc.

6. Assist discharged residents and families with   placement options.

7. Coordinate Discharge Planning Service (i.e., discharge time, special needs) and initiate a discharge follow-up call within forty-eight (48) hours after discharge.

8. Check PASSAR on admission & complete  408’s on targeted residents.

9. Direct and assist Admissions Coordinator  with inquiries and facility tours, marketing,  and networking.

10. Assist with admission sign-in and  discharge process as needed.

11. Establish and implement a follow-up visit  system for all new residents per individual  care plans.

12. Visit all new residents and families within  24 hours of admission to facility.

13. Participate in quarterly Care Plan  Conferences, including invitations to families  and follow-up review with residents. Assure  good representation at care conferences.

14. Complete MA 51s for residents being  transferred to an ALF.

15. Participate in weekly Care Navigation  Meetings.

16. Participate in monthly Behavior  Management meetings and follow up with any  concerns.

17. Practice safe working habits.

18. Update Department’s Policies and  Procedures manual at least annually.

19. Participate in Marketing activities

20. Identify Target residents / 408; complete  reporting forms within 48 hours of admission.

21. Write necessary plans of care.

22. Address resident and family concerns  and / or complaints.

23. Complete assigned MDS sections.

24. Complete PA-PASRR-ID forms within 48  hours of admission.

25. Complete Notice of Non-Coverage letters and issue to residents / families.

26. In facilities with one or more social  services, the Director will ensure that the  above is completed and lead the department.  All the above are to be completed by social  services.

27. Other duties assigned at the site level