What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at Covia?
105,000.00-110,000.00 USD per hour
Sunny View Retirement Community
Pay Range: $105,000-$110,000 annually, depending on experience
We are seeking someone that balances compassion and compliance, marketing and mission.
At the direction of the Director of Nursing and the Executive Director, The Director of Social Services and Admissions will counsel, and aid individuals and families requiring assistance and find referrals, screen and manage census.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
Interviews all new residents to assess their psychosocial needs. Secures information such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the resident's situation.
Counsels resident individually, or with family, regarding plans for meeting needs, and aids residents to mobilize inner capacities and environmental resources to improve social functioning.
Refers residents to community health resources and other organizations.
Performs admission and discharge planning coordination.
Compiles records and prepares reports such as theft and loss.
Prepares timely documentation of social service interventions and assessments in resident's chart.
Conducts family meetings or family council/support groups.
Integrates social service with the other elements of the resident's care plan through staff meetings and/or individual conferences.
Coordinates with nursing department to meet the residents’ optical, dental, and audiological needs and arranges transportation.
Attends resident care meetings, rehabilitation and utilization review, quality assurance, and department head meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE : Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.
Salary : $105,000 - $110,000