What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Service Director position at Caretel of St. Joseph?
Title: Social Service Director
Department: Social Services/Administration
Location: Symphony Care Network
Status: Full or Part Time
Essential Functions:
- The social worker to appropriately transition the resident and family through the care process
- Access cognitive capacity and mood assessments utilizing standard tools
- Implement healthcare directives and ability to have discussions and knowledge of end of life care and hospice
- Understand fundamentals of discharge planning and able to work collaboratively with healthcare team which includes nursing and physician
Qualifications/Experience:
- MUST have minimum 2-3 years’ experience in long term care and and skilled nursing care
- Must have a Bachelors in social work
- Must demonstrate strong conflict resolution
- Therapeutic relationship skills
- Insurance/Medicare proficiency
Salary : $45,615 - $62,863