Traveling Director of Social Services

Traveling Director of Social Services

Company: Aviata Health Group

Job Type: Full-Time

Must be willing to travel from Palm Bay to Fort Lauderdale

Must have long term/skilled nursing experience.

Job Summary:

At Aviata Health Group, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional, person-centered care through compassion, clinical excellence, and connection. We are seeking a Traveling Director of Social Services to join our team, who will be responsible for providing services to respond to the emotional needs of our residents and their families. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented, driven individual who is excited about the opportunity to care for our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Executive Director/LNHA.

• Implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.

• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.

• Participate in discharge planning; development and implementation of social care plans; and resident assessments.

• Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.

• Review and develop a plan of correction for social service deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Executive Director/LNHA.

• 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.

• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident problems/needs.

• Maintain communications with caseworkers.

• Provide social work consultation to residents, families, and staff, as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree and either a LSW or MSW from an approved school of Social Work.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience.

• Demonstrated ability to assess resident needs, develop, and implement a plan of care and coordinate the discharge planning process.

• Must possess knowledge of accreditation standard and compliance requirements.

• Must be a member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers.

• You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

Benefits:

• Pay rate: Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program.

• Access to online learning 24/7: Use it for free to help satisfy your personal and leadership development.

• 401k with a match!

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for the entire family and more!

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our residents, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and be part of a dynamic organization that is committed to excellence in healthcare. Please apply to this role for a chance to make a difference in the lives of our residents and their families.

Aviata Health Group participates in background screenings provided by AHCA. For more information, please click on the link https://info.flclearinghouse.com/