What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Service Director LSW position at Majestic Care of Whitehall?
Social Service Director
Majestic Care of Whitehall is looking for a Social Service Director to join our team's mission and believe in our core values! Our mission: Through the hearts of our Care Team Members, we provide excellent healthcare to those we serve.
Our Core Values...
L - Listening
E - Empathy
A - Accountability
D - Decisiveness
This is how we create a culture to LEAD with Love.
Position Overview:
The Social Service Director direct and manages the day-to-day operations of the Social Service department in accordance with current federal and state regulations in addition to the community policy.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise the social services department in the day-to-day operations ensuring to set job assignments and set priorities.
• Develop goals and objectives for the department; motivate and manage care team members to accomplish the same.
• Ensure new care team members are effectively oriented; ensure an ongoing educational program is in place.
• Develop positive relationships on behalf of the community with regulatory agencies, residents, and families including participating during family orientation and family council.
• Assist in preparing budget for the department; administer approved budget.
• Implement policies/procedures with follow-up and supervision of care team members to ensure compliance.
• Provide direct psychosocial intervention.
• Perform resident assessments at admission, upon condition change, and/or annually.
• Create, review, and update care plan and progress notes.
• Provide direct psychosocial intervention.
• Coordinate resident visits with outside services, dental, optical, etc.
• Attend and document resident council meetings.
• Assist resident families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness, and disabilities of the resident as well as the grieving process.
• Work with the resident, family, and other care team members to plan discharge.
• Conduct in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Certified as required by the state of employment.
• One year of social work experience in a long-term care environment.
• One year supervisory experience in a setting service setting.
Majestic Difference Benefits:
Quarterly Pay Increase
Daily Pay
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Telehealth Services
7 Company Paid Holidays
Care Team Member Relief Fund
Join the Majestic Care team where compassion meets excellence!
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