What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at Avenue at Macedonia?
The role of Director of Social Services will consist of assisting in meeting the mental, psychological, and psychosocial needs of our residents. This is a growing, fast-paced facility, so prior experience in social services within a long-term care setting is a must.
Major Duties
- Develop and implement social service policies and procedures to meet residents needs in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Obtain pertinent social data about personal and family problems medically related to the residents illness.
- Lead care plan meetings
- Act as a discharge planning coordinator for the health care center and each resident
- Completion of Social Services part of MDS using Point Click Care
- Maintain a working resident council, family council, ethics committee and grievance committee
- Prepare the initial Social Service Assessment on each resident including past, present, social and functional history and plan of care for each resident
- Assist and provide with identified referrals as needed (i.e, dental, hearing, vision, counseling,, psychiatrist, and any other diagnostic service)
- Make arrangements for obtaining adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items
We are looking for someone that has a passion for excellent customer service and care for the elderly population
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.