Director of Social Services

Recruit Secure is collaborating with a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) located in Uniondale, NY that is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to take on the full-time role of Director of Social Services. The SNF is a long-term nursing and rehabilitation facility with about 150  beds and is dedicated to providing the highest levels of care and commitment to its residents, their families, and their employees.  The owner is a very successful and stable company that offers opportunities for career growth.  A competitive salary, excellent benefits package, 401K, Employee recognition programs, and many other perks are offered

Responsibilities:

• Assists in Hiring, Managing and is a resource to the Social Services team.
• Sets goals for the department and communicates clearly and meets regularly with Social services team
• Assures that policies and procedures are adhered to for the SNF; makes recommendations, updates and revisions to policies when and if needed.
• Develops the Social Services plan of care for residents, identifying goals and approaches and participating in inter-department care planning meetings.
• Participates in Quality processes of the SNF
• Counseling residents and family members; facilitating family meetings
• Complete Admissions, Psychosocial Assessments, and Advanced Directives and assures placement in medical records.
• Oversees referrals for health services and facilitates discharge planning process for the department
• Completing all required documentation for medical records; producing monthly departmental reports for the SNF Administrator.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, LMSW preferred but not mandatory
• Must have at least 2 years of experience working as a Licensed Social Worker within a Nursing or Rehabilitation Facility.
• At least 2 years of experience in a Director role
• Should have a good working knowledge of available social services and other community resources
• Must have excellent communication