Director Of Social Services

Director Of Social Services

The primary purpose of the Director of Social Work position is to provide support to residents and their families in coping with placement in a subacute short and long term care facility. Director of Social Services job duties and responsibilities include:

• Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change of condition and/or annually; create, review and update care plan and progress notes
• Provide direct psychosocial intervention
• Assist resident's family in coping with placement in a skilled nursing facility, physical illness, disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process
• Work with the resident, family and other team members to plan discharge
• Attend and document resident counsel meetings
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Must have knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a short and long-term care environment
• Will work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality

Director of Social Services job requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field such as, social services, sociology, psychology, special education, or rehabilitative counseling
• Masters in Social Work preferred
• MUST HAVE a minimum of one (1) year of experience in social work in a skilled nursing facility

Specific requirements include:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude
• Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and disabled
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public
• Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
• Must be able to communicate policies and procedures, regulations, reports, etc. to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agency personnel
• Must be able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices
• Must be knowledgeable of microcomputers, data entry, output, system applications, etc.
• Must be familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines governing personnel administration
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

An Equal Opportunity Employer