What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at IMAGE STRATEGIC PARTNERS?
Mission Statement:
We shepherd people for the glory of God.
Company Overview:
Every employee is a Shepherd. Above all else, Shepherds are stewards of the people and resources entrusted to them. Shepherds feed and care for all people consistent with the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control). Our supreme example of a Shepherd is "The Good Shepherd", Jesus Christ.
Responsibilities:
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Identify each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs.
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Develop and carry out a plan to develop the residents’ full potential during their stay.
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Planning for the resident’s discharge or transition to another care environment.
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Develop social assessment and care plan, which identifies medically related social and emotional problems and needs with realistic goals and specific actions to be taken
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Help coordinate pre-admission and admissions processes
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Ability to listen and act compassionately with residents/family members; must be able to work on own and maintain job related jobs
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Document residents’ behavioral and psycho-social status
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Provide individual and group help for family and residents at all times of adjustment, crisis.
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Orients resident and family to Nursing center, helping both adjust to new environment , ensuring they feel welcome.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
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Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
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Completion Certificate for approved Social Services training program (preferred).
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One (1) or more years or work in a skilled nursing facility, hospice or long-term acute care (preferred).
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Must be able to pass a background check.