Prestige Care - Reedwood is Hiring a Senior Social Services Director 1 (Qualified) Near Portland, OR
Prestige Care and Rehabilitation of Reedwood Information About Reedwood Care CenterReedwood Care Center has been designated a 5-star CMSrating for 6 straight years for quality measures, RN staffing ratios, and more.Join the award-winning team and submit your application today! Reedwoodis proud of its solid leadership - the Administrator has 6 years in thislocation. Located centrally in the heart of Portland, Prestige Careand Rehabilitation of Reedwood is close in proximity to all of the majorPortland hospitals including: Providence Portland Medical Center, Oregon Healthand Science University, Kaiser Sunnyside, Legacy Emanuel and Adventist MedicalCenter. We are culturally diverse and have a niche which includes a largepopulation of Chinese and Vietnamese Residents. At Prestige Care and Rehabilitation of Reedwood ourpatients are our priority and passion. Our knowledgeable and spirited team ofcare professionals work around the clock to provide the very best skillednursing, rehabilitative therapy, short-term and long-term care for ourpatients. Our goal is to help patients return to their active, independentlifestyle. Reedwood's specialized services help patients who have suffered anunexpected injury, illness and who are recovering from a surgicalprocedure. Who Is Prestige Care?Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communitiesin 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members whoserve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personallytouching their lives every day. Benefits Beginning January 2023, Prestige is excited to offer a great medical plan with low monthly premiums for Full Time (32 hr ) Oregon Skilled Nursing Center employees and dependents! Oregon SNF Union Employees:
Employee Only: $35/month
Employee & Spouse: $70/month
Employee & Family: $105/month
Oregon SNF Non-Union Employees:
Employee Only: $75/month
Employee & Spouse: $200/month
Employee & Family: $300/month
Our comprehensive benefit package includes:
A choice of health plans - Kaiser Permanente or Regence BlueCross BlueShield
Coverage begins the first of the month after start date
Preventative care covered at 100% /Generic Rx covered at 100%/Office Visit Co-pay $20
Vision - VSP/Dental - Delta
Employer paid Life and AD&D
401k w/company match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off Program/Paid holidays
Annual wage increases
Scholarship/Tuition reimbursement
* Nursing Assistant students not employed by Prestige Care Full Time outside of their class will not be benefit eligible as they are not considered employees POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Social Services Director 1 directs and oversees the social services program in a skilled nursing center to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met and maintained in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Prestige Care standards. In addition to performing the duties of a Social Services Director 1, the Senior Social Services Director 1 provides social services support to assigned center(s), trains, and mentors other Social Services Directors, and supports company-wide social services projects and initiatives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Meets with all new admissions to document the resident's psychosocial history and identify the current psychosocial needs
Ensures comprehensive psychosocial care plans are in place for each resident and are completed within the required timeframe and updated quarterly and as needed
Collaborates with the leadership team, the resident and/or resident's representatives, and physician to determine discharge plans. Communicates regularly with all parties regarding the plan and encourages resident and/or resident's representative participation in all steps of the planning and discharge process
Coordinates home health, hospice, and support services, including making referrals and obtaining services from outside agencies as needed
Arranges ancillary services including but not limited to dental, ophthalmology, and audiology services. May be required to coordinate appointments for such services and arrange transportation
Completes and issues Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) and Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) as applicable
Completes assigned sections on the MDS and participates in the coordination of Medicaid services
Documents care plan and services provided in the resident's record in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements and Prestige policies. Ensures that all entries are accurate, timely, and descriptive of the services provided
Acts as a resident advocate by ensuring that services are provided in the resident's best interest and educates on residents' rights
Acts as the grievance officer and coordinates the center's grievance process
Assists residents in accessing mental health services and other community resources
Arranges and obtains needed durable medical equipment, clothing, and personal items for residents
Conducts and assists in coordinating resident and family support groups including the development of programs for special needs residents
Manages behavioral health services including tracking, meetings, care planning, care and services. Coordinates and updates Behaviors Monitors for residents as required
Partners with the clinical team in training staff on resident's behaviors and appropriate behavioral interventions
Participates in leadership team by actively contributing to decision making, grievance follow up, building and company-wide initiatives and attending leadership team meetings such as Stand-up, Managing Acute Care Conditions (MACC), Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) and other meetings as required
Provides social services support to assigned center(s) by partnering with regional and clinical leadership team to review social services processes, assisting in problem solving and developing a discharge plan for challenging cases, to review compliance with social services systems, and providing general social services oversight through routine communication and potential site visits
Assists with the onboarding and development of assigned Social Services Director(s) through coaching, mentorship, and training. Provides on-call support to assigned Social Services Director(s) by answering questions and providing guidance
Reports on assigned center(s) and Social Services Director(s) to regional leadership team
Collaborates with the regional and clinical leadership team to support implementation of strategic social services goals and objectives. Participates on special projects and work groups as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBLITIES
Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Trust
Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and staff
Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, employees, the facility, and company information and records
Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Must hold appropriate state licensure if required under state regulations. Three years' experience working in skilled nursing or similar health care setting or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in social work, human services or related field required. Master's degree preferred. EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Prestige, it is our promise topersonally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on ourcore values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at thecenter of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforcethat represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and howwe celebrate what makes us different. Prestige is proud to be an EqualEmployment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, orrelated medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,or other applicable legally protected characteristics.