The Social Services Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department designed to meet and assist residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable well-being. This includes identifying the need for medically-related social services and ensuring that these services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Job Duties

• The Social Services Supervisor will facilitate residents’ safe transition back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge planning and arrangement of community based services and follow-up care. The Supervisor will also assist residents and their representatives in locating and accessing financial, legal, and other community resources.
• The Social Services Supervisor will coordinate implementation and oversight of procedures to ensure social services actions and interactions are adequately documented in each resident’s medical record, and that legal, ethical, and professional standards of social work practice and being upheld in written recordings.
• The Social Services Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the establishment of departmental QA procedures and modification of those procedures where appropriate.
• The Social Services Supervisor will participate in facility policy development in order to positively impact the quality of care delivered to residents.
• The Social Services Supervisor ensures that staff members are knowledgeable about Resident’s Rights and encourages staff to maintain and enhance each resident’s dignity in recognition of each resident’s individuality. The Supervisor will also advocate for residents and assist them in assertion of their rights within the facility. When there is an allegation of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation, the Social Services Supervisor will report to the Administrator and appropriate State agency, as well as will lead a thorough investigation into the allegation.

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• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Contributes to the facility efforts to maintain and/or improve quality of care through participation in the following:· Attends Care Plan meetings.· Serves as a member of the QAPI Committee.· Serves as a member of the Behavior Management Committee.· Attends Department Head/Stand Up Meetings.· Attends mandatory in-services.· Successfully completes the facility required training, and any Social Work continuing education and licensing requirements.

Requirements/Certifications

• Licensed Social Worker - preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or another human services field to include, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology. - preferred
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals. - preferred

Full-Benefits Available: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Supplemental Benefits

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $27.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults
• Older adults

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Social Services: 1 year (Preferred)
• Healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Skilled Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pocatello, ID 83202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person