What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Director position at Orange Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Social Services Director
Reports to: Administrator
FLSA Status: Exempt/Salaried
Summary:
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 and Responsibilities:
Identify and particiapate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
Provide timely and accurate completion of Social Services portion of the MDS, Resident Assessment Portocols, 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 state and federal 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, indicatiing response to the treatment plan and adjustment to facility life. Progress notes shall be recorded on the appropriate form and placed on resident 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 general information source for families, residents, and the public.
Coordinate logistics and content for monthly Family Council Meetings.
Coordinate resident room changes.
Work closely with the facility mental health provider to ensure that all resident psychosocial needs are identified, referrals ar emade, and services are porvided.
Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and othe related topics.
Orient the resident to the long- term care environment and faciliate adjustment upon placement.
Job Requirements:
Must have at least a Bachelor's degree or related field.
Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
Ability to deal with new tasks without the benfit of written procedures.
Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to twenty five (25) pounds.
Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time.
Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.
Requires consistent computer work with repetative typing and concentrating on computer screen.
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of employment. Accommodation requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with local, state, and federal law.
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