What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services position at The Villa at St Louis Park?
Company Description
A 105 bed skilled nursing facility in a suburban neighborhood that will soon undergo an exciting renovation project. Our emphasis is on rehabilitation services and long term skilled geriatric care. The Mission Of Villa is to provide a welcoming care environment designed to maximize healing and restoration, complemented through resident-centered world class service. Our goal is to support our resdients through their restration and safely return them back to the community positioned to thrive. Our treatment team is here to support them every step of the way. Our success depends on your success. As a Company we are committed to the following:
- treating you with dignity and respect
- investing in education and training
- providing a safe and comfortable work environment
- recognizing and rewarding you for making positive contributions to our team
- acknowledging that you are a valued asset to our team and critical to our success.
- encouraging you to bring new ideas, any concerns or any problems you may have for discussion and resolution
- offering opportunities to you for promotion and/or continued career growth through education and training.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Prescribes and adheres to the Villa Way of Kindness in all personal and professional interactions while on
duty in and around the facility. Director of Social Services – Licensed demonstrates great customer
service by mentoring Villa’s three core principles of Exceptional Care, Passionate Service and
Unexpected Luxury in all of his\her job duties and responsibilities.
The Director of Social Services - Licensed is responsible for providing social services to patients
of the comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation program. They evaluate patients and identify need
areas by coordinating and directing other social workers in carrying out their job duties. Additionally,
coordinates services with the interdisciplinary team and contacts community resources as needed.
The Director of Social Services - Licensed oversees case management services for patients and
reviews patient status. The position is supervised directly by the Administrator and does
administratively supervise other positions when specified per center. Strictly follows policy and
safeguards computer passwords and computer use authorities. Understands the importance of logging
on and off the computer clinical record system and will consistently maintain all computer protocols.
Administrative Workers
❒ Perform office or non-manual work directly related to the management policies or general
business operations of their employer or their employer’s customers, or perform administrative
functions directly related to academic instruction or training in an educational establishment
❒ Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance
❒ Are compensated on a salary basis at a rate at least $455 per week
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Assistant social worker where applicable based on facility needs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Evaluate patient need for social services.
2. Coordinate social services with patient, staff, family members, and significant others as applicable.
3. Provide social services as specified in the patient plan of care and consistent with treatment goals.
4. Perform case management or case coordination as needed for patients.
5. Contact and coordinate patient utilization of community resources.
6. Provide social services to patients in accordance with accepted standards of social work and
all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and interpretations thereof.
7. Provide specialized training to other staff, family members, consultants, and other individuals
as needed.
8. Participate in clinical case conferences and in-service programs to share information with
the interdisciplinary team.
9. Maintain appropriate documentation in a prompt and comprehensive manner.
10. Attend team meetings and other meetings as required.
Other Duties:
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will perform other related duties
as assigned. This organization reserves the right to revise the essential position functions as the need
arises.
1. Performs other duties assigned.
2. Maintain high standards of ethical conduct as accepted in the field of social work and the
health care industry.
3. Perform other related administrative, managerial, or technical duties as required or suggested.
4. Keep abreast of changes in procedures and treatment and suggest changes in Patient Policies as
necessary.
5. Create and implements personal goals, objectives, and strategies designed to address ongoing
personal development needs in order to keep up with the rapid changes in the health
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in social work or social welfare from an accredited
academic institution. Preferable a Masters. Possession of a current state license as a Social Worker.
Experience: Experience in outpatient medical rehabilitation preferred.
Physical Demands:
Primary activities: involve driving, walking and talking. Involves sitting and standing.
Travel: Up to 90%
Working conditions: Primarily inside with well- lighted and well ventilated areas.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to plan and adapt policies and procedures relating to social
services. Strong organizational skills. Demonstrate integrity, imagination and initiative, showing
appropriate manner and conduct. Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents,
families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff. Possess special interest in, and a
positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly. Ability to read,writes, speak, and understand English. Meets all health requirements, as required by law. Demonstrates
basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
Additional Information
If interested please apply online or stop in to fill out an application.
You can also contact Kristie McCurdy, Administrator at 952-641-9202
