What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Director position at Sunplex Subacute Center?
Description
SUMMARY
Manage the medically-related Social Services Program of a facility in accordance with Company policies,
standards of practice and governmental regulations. Ensure the highest possible level of resident
physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
• Work with Administrator, consultants, facility staff and family members in meeting identified
medically-related social needs.
• Investigate case situations and present information to Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist and
other members of health team, on patient’s family and social background pertinent to diagnosis
and treatment (Care Planning).
• Interpret psychiatric treatment to patient’s family and help to reduce fear and other attitudes
obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment.
• Serve as link between patient, psychiatric agency, and community.
• Make arrangements for obtaining needed adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items
(dental care, eye care, hearing services, mobility services).
• Making referrals and obtaining services from outside entities (talking books, absentee ballots,
wheelchair transportation, and other community resources).
• Maintain facility waiting list.
• Help patients to respond constructively to treatment and assist in adjustment leading to and
following discharge.
• Administer Advance Directive program.
• Participate in Quality Assurance team meetings
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or in a human services field including but not limited to
sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology
• 1 years’ experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
• 1-2 years’ experience in long term care experience preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outgoing and energetic personality.
• Ability to multi-task while being detail-oriented.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Experience with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
