What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services position at Rockwell Care?
Creekside Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility dedicated to promoting our company core values. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes learning and growth.
The Director of Social Services is responsible for overseeing the Social Services Department. They will provide assistance to patients and their families in the form of counseling and resource referral. Ensure company policies are met, and all care is coordinated with members of the care management team.
Position Responsibilities include:
- Provides general case management (including intake) and referral services to all residents needing such assistance.
- May provide formal case management (i.e., evaluation of health, psychological and social needs, development of an individually tailored case plan for services and periodic reassessment of the resident’s situation and needs) for a resident when such services are not available through the general community.
- Establishes linkages with appropriate agencies and service providers in the community; shops around to determine/develop the best “deals” in service pricing, to assure individualized, flexible, and creative services for the involved resident(s).
- Sets up a directory of providers for use by both project staff and residents.
- Refers and links the residents of the project to service providers in the general community. There are, for example, case management, personal assistance, homemaker, meals-on-wheels, transportation, counseling, occasional visiting nurse, preventive health screening/wellness, and legal advocacy.
- Educates residents on service availability, application procedures, client rights, etc., providing advocacy as appropriate.
Training and Experience:
Two years' experience with progressive responsibility in management functions.
Job Knowledge:
Demonstrated working knowledge of supportive services and other resources for senior citizens and non-elderly disabled in the area served by the project. Demonstrated ability to advocate, organize, problem-solve with proven results for the elderly and disabled served.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Continuing education opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities within the organization
We are excited to get to know you and welcome you to our team. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about providing high-quality care to our residents, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
PM21
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