What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Designee position at The Moorings Park Institute Incorporated?
Moorings Park is looking for a Social Services Designee. The Social Services Designee is responsible for planning, implementing, & evaluating the social services program for residents of The Chateau. He/she will follow & establish policies, procedures & professional standards to ensure the emotional & social needs of the residents are met on an individual basis & meet or exceed all State & Federal guidelines.
Contributions:
- Visits residents to assess social service’s needs, ensure quality care and reduce negative outcomes.
- Coordinates the discharge planning process among residents, family, staff & outside community agencies in order to assure continuity of care &/or services.
- Responds to resident & family concerns, arranges care conferences, files grievances.
- Utilizes problem-solving skills to address concerns & inquiries in an open fashion promoting positive relations with residents & families.
- Informs residents & their families about their various rights & responsibilities upon admission, i.e., the Medicare program, advance directives, personal & property rights, etc.
- Facilitates open & direct communication between residents & staff.
- Maintains a good working relationship with interdepartmental personnel, community health professionals, & social service agencies to assure all residents' social service needs are met.
- Attends & participates in regularly scheduled meetings, i.e., care plan, resident & family council, continuous quality improvement & staff meetings, lie care meetings.
- Completes required documentation in a timely manner i.e., resident assessment, quarterly progress notes, care Ian, MDS, & quality assurance studies.
- Coordinates, investigates, & reviews complaints, or grievances & submits written reports to the Associate Administrator
- Investigates & reports all allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation as necessary.
- Review code status with resident/healthcare surrogate/medical power of attorney quarterly for all long-term care residents.
- Follow up with family/responsible party upon resident expiration.
Job Requirements:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language required
- During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.
- Graduate of an accredited 4-year college of university with a major in Social Work or healthcare related field.
- Previous social service or case management experience in a healthcare setting.
- Understands Federal & Medicare rules & regulations.
Moorings Park ® Communities, a renowned Life Plan organization includes three unique campuses located in Naples, Florida. We offer Simply the Best® workplaces through a culture of compassionate care for both our residents and our partners.
Simply the Best Benefits for our partners include:
- FREE health and dental insurance
- FREE Telemedicine for medical and behavioral health
- Vision insurance, company paid life insurance and short-term disability.
- Generous PTO program
- HSA with employer contribution
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Wellness program with free access to on-site gym
- Corporate discounts
- Employee assistance program
- Caring executive leadership