What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Director position at Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing?
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, direct, evaluate, and direct the social service programs of this facility
- Participate in discharge planning ; development and implementation of social care plans and resident programs
- Assist in the scheduling of care plans and assessments to be presented and discussed at each committee meeting
- Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when 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
- Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident
- Review department complaints and grievances and make written reports to the Administrator of action(s) taken
- Follow facility's established procedures
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies
