What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at Paradigm Healthcare?
Are you a compassionate, driven, and kind person? Then we are seeking you as Director of Social Services for our facility. We would love the opportunity to learn and grow alongside you! Come join the Paradigm Healthcare at The Pines team in Silsbee, Tx!
Job Duties
Participate in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of the facility
Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with intra-department personnel, other departments within the facility, and outside community health, welfare, and social agencies, to ensure that social service programs are properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents
Assist in developing, administering, and coordinating departmental policies and procedures
Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations and make recommendations for changes in facility policies and procedures to the department director or Administrator
In the absence of the department director, serve on various facility committees as he/she may be appointed by the Administrator
Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patient/resident
Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the patient/resident and family
Participate in resident assessments, development and implementation of social care plans, and discharge planning
Interview patients/residents/families as necessary in a private setting.
Involve the patient/resident/family in planning social service programs, to the extent possible
Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary
Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide for the services or needs of the patient/resident
Provides information to patient/resident/families regarding Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available to resident
Informs the resident/family of the patients'/residents' personal and property rights
Assist in determining appropriate departmental staffing, evaluates employee performance, and makes recommendations to the department director or Administrator concerning wage and salary adjustments, hiring, terminations, transfers, etc.
Provide consultation to members of facility staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the patient/resident through the development of social service programs
Maintain an excellent working relationship with medical professionals and other health-related facilities and organizations
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary
Review complaints and grievances and makes necessary oral/written reports to the department manager or Administrator
Perform charting duties as necessary
Work with emotional needs including assisting resident/family with anxiety and stress caused by illness and admission to the facility, difficulties in coping with residual physical disabilities, fears related to helplessness and death, and the need for institutional and specialized care.
Required Education and Experience
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Social Worker in the State, or otherwise be permitted to serve in this role pursuant to federal and state rules, laws, and regulations
A bachelors or masters degree in a human services field or related social services experience
Minimum 1-year experience in a human services field in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facilities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- LTC/SNF: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LMSW or LBSW License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,000 - $54,000
