Director Of Social Services

Director of Social Services

Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart!

Join the 5 star team at Westminster Bradenton, a beautiful waterfront life plan retirement community located near downtown Bradenton. Currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated individual for our full time Director of Social Services. EOE, DFWP "We honor those who served".

Why work for us?

• Competitive Hourly Wage (Depending on Experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work
• Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First
• Warm and Friendly Work Environment
• Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown Bradenton
• Flexible Schedule
• Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:

Assure that the emotional and social needs of all residents are met & maintained on an individual basis in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established standards and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepare comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care plans for all residents.
2. During the Admission process tour facility and available accommodations with potential residents and family members. Review and obtain signatures for required documentation (see procedure).
3. Resident and family outreach – advocate for the residents. Main contact for the family members.
4. Access to community resources and present residents/family member with health care provider availability; includes home health care, hospice, equipment provider, etc.
5. Manage discharge planning; responsible for appropriate discharges to a less restrictive setting (outside health services).
6. Internal contact for resolving resident/family member grievances.
7. As a Grievance Coordinator maintains a Grievance Log (accept/write grievances on behalf of party); conducts investigations and follow ups with resolutions. Conducts abuse prevention In-services for staff members.
8. Completes QA and Audits. Monitors psychotropic medications, mood and behavioral symptoms. Obtain consent from residents or HC Surrogate for psych med use and maintain in psychoactive medications binder.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required; Master Degree in Social Work preferred 3 Years experience in skilled nursing facility or medically related area is required