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Are you looking for a rewarding career and seeking an opportunity to work in a positive environment? Bear Mountain Healthcare has an opportunity for you!

Bear Mountain Healthcare at Worcester, a skilled nursing facility in Worcester, MA, is currently seeking a Social Service Director. Bear Mountain Healthcare will exceed your expectations! We offer a family like environment to staff and residents. Together, we offer the highest quality of care in a clean, safe, and supportive atmosphere. Our center specializes in ventilator care and neurobehavioral TBI/ABI health and rehab.

Social Worker Responsibilities include:

The Social Service Director (SSD) is responsible for meeting the psychosocial needs of our residents. SSD tasks include:

• Completing Social Service assessments i.e., MDS, psychosocial and trauma assessments

• Developing a person-centered plan of care with residents, their families, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team

• Encouraging residents to participate in their plan of care and set realistic, attainable goals

• Reporting concerns to the Administrator

• Managing resident grievances

• Provide support to residents and families coping with aging related illness, grief, and adjustment to new residence.

• Discharge planning and coordination of community services

• Assisting residents with Advance Directive and legal documentation and maintaining appropriate documentation for HCP, Guardians and Rogers reviews etc.

• Use resources to effectively assist residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for each resident.

• Offer daily contact with residents, providing opportunities to vocalize concerns and provide reassurance that staff at the home cares about, and is interested, in their welfare

Requirements:

+ · Long term care nursing home experience preferred

+ · Social Service Degree

We Offer:

+ Competitive benefits

+ Flexible scheduling

+ Competitive salary

+ Competitive paid time off

+ Major Holidays off