What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Director position at The Holgate Community?
SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
Job Description
Department | Social Services Director (For Skilled Nursing Facility) |
Reports to | Administrator |
Reporting to this position | Social Services Designee if applicable |
Job Classification | Department Staff |
Position Purpose | Assists in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of the facility’s Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and the facility’s established policies and procedures. Salary will be based on experience - Bonus Eligible |
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social services
- Three years of supervised social work experience in a Skilled Nursing care setting working directly with individuals.
- Oregon State LCSW in good standing Preferred
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The Social Worker will assist in overseeing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department designed to meet and assist residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable well-being. This includes identifying the need for medically-related social services and ensuring that these services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
The Social Worker will complete the social services component of the comprehensive assessment for assigned residents. The Social Worker will also contribute to and/or direct/ delegate contribution of social services goals and approaches to the comprehensive care plan. These goals and interventions will be individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident in compliance with Federal and State regulations, to include identifying and promoting individualized, non-pharmacological approaches to care that meet the mental and psychosocial needs of each resident.
The Social Worker will encourage residents/responsible parties to participate in the development of their care plan, and invite them to care plan meetings accordingly.
The Social Worker will assist with completion of pre-admission services for inbound residents, to include participation in interdisciplinary evaluation of residents needs for institutional care and completion of the PASARR Level 1.
The Social Worker will facilitate residents’ safe transition back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge planning and arrangement of community based services and follow-up care. The Social Worker will also assist residents and their representatives in locating and accessing financial, legal, and other community resources.
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