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Director of Social Services

JOB SUMMARY:The primary purpose of the Director of Social Work position is to provide support to residents and their families in coping with placement in a subacute short and long term care facility

Director of Social Services JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change of condition and/or annually; create, review and update care plan and progress notes

+ Provide direct psychosocial intervention

+ Assist resident’s family in coping with placement in a skilled nursing facility, physical illness, disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process

+ Work with the resident, family and other team members to plan discharge.

+ Attend and document resident counsel meetings

+ Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.

+ Must have knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a short and long-term care environment.

+ Will work cooperatively as a member of a team.

+ Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality.

Director of Social Services JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field such as, social services, sociology, psychology, special education, or rehabilitative counseling.

+ Masters in Social Work Preferred

Director of Social Services Experience

+ MUST HAVE a minimum of one (1) year of experience in social work in a skilled nursing facility

Specific Requirements

+ Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

+ Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.

+ Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

+ Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and disabled.

+ Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.

+ Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.

+ Must be able to communicate policies and procedures, regulations, reports, etc. to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agency personnel.

+ Must be able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

+ Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people.

+ Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

+ Must be knowledgeable of microcomputers, data entry, output, system applications, etc.

+ Must be familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines governing personnel administration.

+ Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

An Equal Opportunity Employer