What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at Bartholomew Health Care Group Inc.?
Park Avenue Health Center is a short-term rehabilitation and long-term care center, seeking a MA licensed social worker to join our team. The right candidate must possess a Massachusetts license as an LSW.
Full time
Duties/Responsibilities
Benefits: Competitive Rates, a friendly work environment, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Benefit Insurance
Full time
Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and implementing a comprehensive social service program that provides for counseling and other support services for residents and families in the Center.
- Identify medical-related social needs of residents, provide appropriate services to meet the individual, as well as collective needs of residents and maintain records relating to the residents’ social work needs and care.
- Work directly with residents and families experiencing personal and environmental difficulties or concerns related to the resident’s physical or emotional condition.
- Promote the preservation of the resident’s physical and mental health and to prevent the occurrence or progression of personal or social problems.
- Maintain a written record of the frequency and nature of the social service consultation and services provided.
- Ensure and document that residents and/or families have input into the care planning process.
- Act as a liaison between residents, families, outside agencies, and the Center Administrator to ensure that the resident’s rights are maintained and upheld.
- Coordinate discharge planning and assist with developing an organized discharge plan for all residents.
- Follow up on complaints and grievances
- Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Completion of the MDS- mood, behavior and cognition sections
- Quarterly Assessments
- Attend and provide input at care plan meetings
Benefits: Competitive Rates, a friendly work environment, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Benefit Insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid Holiday's
- Paid time off