Director of Social Services

Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced, caring person to join the team! Polaris is a beautiful nursing facility with warm and friendly staff that provides excellent care to our residents!

The purpose of this position is to provide services to meet the social and/or emotional needs that affect the residents' ability to achieve their highest level of function; participate in the development of resident's comprehensive care plans; develop policies/procedures; and provide social services to residents in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. 

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement social service policies and procedures to meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Develop, coordinate and participate in family and resident activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation and intellectual stimulation.
• Develop one-to-one professional relationships with residents and families as needed for counseling.
• Counsel residents and families in dealing with feelings about death or dying and other emotional, mental environmental or physical limitations
• Assess and complete the sections of the (MDS) Minimum Data Set assigned completely, timely and accurately
• Document the social service component of the Comprehensive Care Plan for each resident in a timely manner
• Document psycho-social needs, interaction and follow-up action(s) with resident and/or family according to facility policies and procedures.
• Assess, plan and document residents’ discharge needs in accordance with facility discharge planning policy and regulatory requirements. 
• Coordinate family and community resources as needed to solve financial needs and to promote emotional security.
• Other duties assigned by Administrator

Qualifications:

• BSW required MSW a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all personalities
• Ability to build strong relationships and gain support from staff.
• Knowledgeable of social services practices, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines governing long-term care
• Previous long-term care experience is desirable.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Plenty of parking
• Café on site
• 24 hour security personnel on site

We want to hear from YOU! Walk-ins Welcome! EOE