What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Director position at New Vanderbilt Rehabilitation And Care Center?
Social Services Director
New Vanderbilt Rehabilitation and Care Center is seeking a dedicated Social Services Director to join the team. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff!
Benefits
Health insurance, dental and vision
401K
PTO packages including sick time, vacation, personal and holiday.
Competitive pay
Positive work environment
Employee of the month
Summary of the Social Services Director
Identify and provide for each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during his / her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for his / her discharge.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities of theSocial Services Director :
Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow , and / or improve the work environment.
Management duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff, as deemed necessary.
Ensure that corrective action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, as necessary.
Provide timely and accurate completion of Social Services portion of the MDS, Resident Assessment Protocols, Resident Care Plan, and Progress Notes as well as Social Services Assessment, and other forms as required by the Administrator in order to comply with federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Assist residents and families with social, emotional, and family issues.
Participate in resident care planning by identifying the social and emotional needs of the residents in accordance with the medical assessment.
Maintain progress notes for each resident as required by company policy and state and federal regulations, indicating response to the treatment plan and adjustment to facility life.Progress notes shall be recorded on the appropriate form and placed on the residents’ chart in compliance with state and federal regulations. Progress notes must reflect progress made regarding problems identified in the Plan of Care.
Make referrals to support agencies when the need for such services is determined by the interdisciplinary team, keeping records of such referrals.
Participate in the development of discharge plans as appropriate and prepare the resident for transition.
Serve as a general information source for families, residents and the public.
Visit residents and perform needed services such as communicating with the family or friends, utilizing community resources, and informing the resident and / or legal representative of the Residents’ Rights.
Job Requirements of the Social Services Director :
Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology or psychology regardless of facility bed size.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, or bachelor’s degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology.
MUST have 1 year of social work experience working in a long term care setting.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives .
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.
Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right.
Surveys & Data Sets
What is the career path for a Social Services Director?
Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Social Services Director career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
