What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at Lions Rehab Center?
Lions Center is committed to providing excellence in the care and services to those we serve. We are seeking individuals to provide social work services who are positive, caring and dedicated.
This is a full-time salaried position. M-F day shift, with flexible hours. Full time employees are eligible for benefits after a probationary period.
Why work for us? We are a beautiful 101 bed facility with a calm environment focusing on employee appreciation and a happy work culture, offering benefits including :
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401k Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Referral program
Sign on Bonus
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree from accredited school of Social Work or related field is required
Must possess any certifications / licensures as required by State of employment to practice in long-term care
Administrative Functions :
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct social services programs of facility. Develop, administer, and coordinate department policies and procedures
Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to Administrator
Participate in community planning related to interests of facility and services and needs of resident and family
Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports etc. and submitting such as required
Make written and oral reports / recommendations to Administrator and relevant department heads concerning operation of social service department
Be prepared to handle emergencies as they arise (i.e. rescheduling work assignments and work)
Specific Functions :
Orients resident and family to Nursing center, helping both adjust to new environment
Develop a social history on each resident
Develop social assessment and care plan; which identifies medically related social and emotional problems and needs with realistic goals and specific actions to be taken
Answer inquiries of admission and provide tours to prospective family members / residents
Be actively involved in pre-admission and admissions processes
Assist in continual updating of admissions waiting list
Interviews resident / family as necessary and in private setting
Ability to listen and act compassionately with residents’ / family members; must be able to work on own and maintain related jobs
Prepares and completes social service documentation in timely manner
Assures that notes are informative and descriptive of services provided and of residents' responses to services
Participate in resident care plan conference and is active member of care plan team
Assist in arranging transportation as needed
Refer resident / family member to appropriate social service agencies when facility does not provide services or needs of resident
Document residents' behavioral and psychosocial status
Chairs Resident and Family Councils to give support to both groups
Serves to reinforce to residents and families Facility's desire to deliver highest quality of care
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