What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at Rosewood Rehabilitation Center?
Job Overview
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, our established policies and procedures, or as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.
Duties
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the social service programs of this facility.
- Participate in discharge planning, development, and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
- Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible. Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
- Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident. Provide direct assistance and support to residents/families with the process of application, submission, and coordination with the relevant programs and their offices.
- Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.
- Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary.
- Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies), and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required.
- Interview resident/family to obtain social history and evaluate social and family information and assist in determining plans for social treatment.
- Assist the QAPI Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
- Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
- Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of resident discharge plans.
- Assist in developing preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the social service needs of each resident.
- Ensure that all social services personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in providing daily social services to the resident.
Requirements
Education and/or Experience:
- Must have, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology
- Must have, as a minimum, one year of experience as a Social Worker, preferably in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.
- Hold current license through the state board as a LSW or a higher-level license.
-Excellent relationship management skills to engage with clients, families, and community partners
-Knowledge of behavioral health principles and practices is preferred.
-Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals served while leading a dedicated team committed to excellence in social services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Reno, NV 89512 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000