The Waters of Smyrna is now hiring Social Service Director to join our TEAM!!!

The Social Services Director is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social service programs. Must assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis; safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of all residents of the facility. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

Works separately and in groups with residents, families, facility staff, and representatives of community agencies, institutions and organizations; document all activity as required 2. Greets new residents in the facility and orient them to the building and staff 3. Maintains appropriate departmental documentation: a. Assesses all new residents upon admission and complete the social service initial admission notes, social history, social assessment, and discharge planning when appropriate b. Writes quarterly and annual updates of Social Assessment and Social History c. Records all significant events in resident’s life and social service contacts d. Informs and educates residents/families/legal representatives regarding the importance of funeral and other pre-arrangements and follow up with their completion 4. Completes care plan as needed and follow through with approach and goals developed 5. Interviews residents/families as necessary and in a private setting 6. Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of residents 7. Maintains as much personal contact as possible with the resident and his/her family or guardian in order to continue good relations and to determine changing conditions and needs.