Locust Ridge Healthcare is seeking a full time Admissions/Social Services Director. The social worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Social worker/Admissions director is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

Social Services Director Job duties include, but are not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES OF Admissions/Social Services Director:

• Proactively reach out to and respond to inquiries from hospital discharge planners, families and other referral sources.
• Serve as the initial liaison with resident and families on facility services and issues.
• Verify potential residents Insurance and obtain insurance authorization for admission
• Work closely with the Director of Nursing on each referral
• Meet with resident or resident's representative to obtain necessary personal and financial data to determine eligibility for admission.
• Conduct tours of facility for prospective clients.
• Assign accommodations for new admissions related to nursing care needs, resident and resident's family’s preference, availability of space, and other information
• Assist the Marketing Director to develop presentations and events aimed at community education and awareness on facility specialty programs and services

• Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility’s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life.
• Participate in developing facility social work policies.
• Develop, maintain and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant others.
• Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation.
• Document progress in meeting the psycho social needs of residents.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well being of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.
• Work with residents, families, significant others and staff to provide support, information and organization for taking a more proactive role in self advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large.
• Completing Admission Assessments
• Discharge planning

SKILLS AND QUALITIES OF Admissions/Social Services Director :All qualified applicants should possess the following qualities:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to respect all members of the healthcare team
• Solid work history with excellent attendance and punctuality and
• Patience, understanding and compassion for those requiring our care
• Previous health care experience.
• Must have strong sense of urgency, self-motivation and goal-orientation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, as admission/marketing responsibilities may dictate

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