Social Services Director

The Pearl at Kruse Way 4550 Carman Dr 4550 Lake Oswego Oregon 

The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of our 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 resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs of this facility.
• Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
• Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.
• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the social service department.
• 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.
• Review departmental complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports to the Administrator of action(s) taken. Follow facility’s established procedures.
• Assure that social service progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the service.
• Maintain a reference library of written material, laws, standards of practice, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations, and that will provide assistance in maintaining quality social service.
• Provide written and/or oral reports of the social service programs and activities as required, or as may be directed by such committee(s).
• Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of social services personnel.
• Schedule department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel, work assignments, etc., to expedite work.
• Counsel/discipline social services personnel as requested or as necessary.
• Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the HR Director and/or Administrator.
• Ensure that all social services personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in providing daily social services to the resident.
• Review nurses’ notes to determine if the care plan is being followed. Report problem areas to the DONS.

 Qualifications:

• Possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors Degree from an approved school of Social Work.
• Have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
• Be registered as an ACSW.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Be knowledgeable of the rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Be a member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers and Academy of Certified Social Workers, Inc.

Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.