Director of Social Services

Director Of Social Services

The Director Of Social Services team member assists with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for the admission of residents and providing social services for designated residents.

Responsibilities include:

• Assuming responsibility for admission process for new residents.
• Serving as the Unit Social Worker for designated residents.
• Serving as the Discharge Planner of the facility.
• Coordinating PASARR Level II Annual Review of residents.
• Implementing and overseeing the policies and procedures of the Social Services Department.
• Participating in development of a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary health care and discharge plan for residents.
• Providing support and assistance to the Unit Social Worker in work with residents and families.
• Supervising and evaluating the performances of the social services staff.
• Working with the Social Work Consultant in matters of social services intervention or consultation.
• Ensuring all necessary documentation required for the Social Services Department.
• Interpreting to the professional staff of the facility the purpose and objectives of the Social Services Department.
• Explaining the Bill Of Rights For Residents and Resident Abuse Reporting at General Orientation meetings.
• Coordinating facility cooperation with the Ombudsman.

Qualifications include:

• Baccalaureate degree in social work or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Casework experience required.
• Casework with the elderly or work in a supervisory capacity requiring initiative and responsiveness to the needs of others preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required.
• Ability to meet the public easily, handle problems diplomatically, and cooperate with other staff members necessary.
• Evidence of professional growth, continuing education and community involvement considered.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

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