Social Services Director

Polaris Health & Wellness of Blue River  -

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

License Qualification : Licensed Social Worker

Reports to : Administrator

Supervises : Social Worker and / or Social Service Assistant

Classification : Exempt Salary

Position Description

Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, evaluating and directing the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and in compliance with Federal, State, and Local guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and governing agencies. Responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate should provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Responsible for identifying psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and / or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs.

Principal Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs a comprehensive Social Services program.
• Assist the Social Service Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of the facility; Participates in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life; Participates in developing facility social work policies.
• Prepares Social Services department for annual survey.
• Complies / Completes social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs; Completed relevant parts of the minimum data set (MDS); Utilizes the minimum data set to guide the care plan. Accurate and timely documentation which complies with federal / state regulations, The Company Corporate policy, and specific center practices, including, but not limited to, Advanced Directives, Minimum Data Set, Social Service History and Assessment, Raps, Care Plans, Social Service Progress Notes, Behavior Tracking, monitoring of cognitive and psychosocial changes, PASARR and Discharge Planning documentation, and psych services.
• Supports each resident’s / resident’s right to self-determination; Documents resident / resident refusal of services offered; Informs resident / resident of any therapeutic alternatives to the refused service; Involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident / resident about the alternatives.
• Participates in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs / issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs / issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions.
• Collaborate with healthcare and social service coordinators of other agencies and hospitals to maximize the use of community services.
• Refer to APS any suspected cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Maintain and update a resource file on service providers and vendors; Assist with locating new providers and evaluating old service providers; Communicate regularly with service providers to assure satisfactory service delivery.
• Works with Director of Nursing and Administration to prepare for inspection surveys; ability to engage in interviews by inspectors, assist in immediate corrections of problems noted by surveyors, etc. Reviews and reinforces important standards previously cited.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Management Responsibilities

Customer Service Responsibilities

Residents Rights

Staff Development

Qualifications

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