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Social Services Director
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Our skilled nursing facility located in Brooklyn, NY is now hiring a Social Services Director who is committed to providing the best care for our residents. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest.
Benefits
Paid time off
401K
Health, dental, and vision insurance
An engaging, supportive work environment
Performance Bonuses
Growth opportunities
Summary of the Social Services Director
Identify and provide for each resident’s social, emotional, and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during his / her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for his / her discharge.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the Social Services Director
Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and / or improve the work environment.
Management duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff, as deemed necessary.
Ensure that corrective action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, as necessary.
Provide timely and accurate completion of Social Services portion of the MDS, Resident Assessment Protocols, Resident Care Plan, and Progress Notes as well as Social Services Assessment, and other forms as required by the Administrator in order to comply with federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Assist residents and families with social, emotional, and family issues.
Participate in resident care planning by identifying the social and emotional needs of the residents in accordance with the medical assessment.
Maintain progress notes for each resident as required by company policy and state and federal regulations, indicating response to the treatment plan and adjustment to facility life. Progress notes shall be recorded on the appropriate form and placed on the residents’ chart in compliance with state and federal regulations. Progress notes must reflect progress made regarding problems identified in the Plan of Care.
Make referrals to support agencies when the need for such services is determined by the interdisciplinary team, keeping records of such referrals.
Participate in the development of discharge plans as appropriate and prepare the resident for transition.
Serve as a general information source for families, residents, and the public.
Visit residents and perform needed services such as communicating with the family or friends, utilizing community resources, and informing the resident and / or legal representative of the Residents’ Rights.
Work with Activity Coordinator on providing requested effects for residents who do not have family support.
Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with the administration, medical staff, physicians, consultants, other departments, residents, family members, volunteers, agencies, and any other individual or group affiliated with the facility.
Work closely with the facility mental health provider to ensure that all resident psychosocial needs are identified, referrals are made, and services are provided.
Job Requirements of the Social Services Director
Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, or psychology regardless of facility bed size.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, or bachelor’s degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; AND
One (1) year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
Approval from Home Office if no educational degree or if educational degree is other than those listed above AND
Approved social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
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