What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Service Director position at Medilodge at the Shore?
Director of Social Services
MediLodge is proud to have received the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association!
Are you looking for a rewarding career and a stable company to call home? MediLodge at the Shore offers you a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members who will support and guide you along your career path. At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfilment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents.
Why Choose MediLodge? No matter where you reside or consider relocating to, we are the largest provider of skilled nursing long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services with 50 centers located throughout Michigan.
Healthcare and Specialty Benefits:
- Effective 2024 we are pleased to offer our full-time employees a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.
- We know your pet is family too! Three Pet Insurance options available to choose from.
- We provide an intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits, should you have any questions.
- Flexible pay options; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
- Company paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent career advancement opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401K retirement program
- Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!
Summary:
The Social Services Director provides psychosocial support to residents and their families.
Qualifications:
Education:
- BSSW, MSSW preferred.
Licenses/Certification:
- Licensing as required by the state of employment.
Experience:
- One year of experience in a long-term care environment.
Job Functions:
- Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
- Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually.
- Creates, reviews, and updates care plan and progress notes.
- Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
- Coordinates resident visits with outside services, dental, optical, etc.
- Attends and documents resident council meetings.
- Assists resident’s families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process.
- Works with the patient, family and other team members to plan discharge.
- Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.
- Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long-term care environment.
- Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
