Director of Social Services – Full Time

Aria Nursing and Rehab

Summary:
The primary purpose of your position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Facility’s Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual’s basis.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social services programs of the Facility.

• Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.

• Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.

• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the Facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.

• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.

• Interview resident and families in a private setting, as necessary.

• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Administrator, as required.

• Involve the resident and family in planning social service programs when possible in a private setting.

• Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.

• Refer resident and families to appropriate social service agencies when the Facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident in a private setting.

• Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.

• Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.

• Coordinate social service activities with other departments, as necessary.

• Keep abreast of economic conditions and situations and recommend to the Administrator adjustments in social services that assure the continued ability to provide daily social services.

• Review and develop a plan of correction for social service deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Administrator.

• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the Social Services Department.

• Participate in Facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies, as necessary or as may be directed.

• Assure that social service progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the service.

• Involve the resident and family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.

• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning social service programs and activities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long term care environment.
• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work in high paced environment and having problem solving skills.

Qualifications:

• Education: BSW, MSW preferred
• Licenses/Certification: Licensing as required by the state of employment

Experience: One year of experience in a long term care environment.