Director of Social Services

Responsibilities

• Be a friendly and compassionate individual that will provide for the physical, psychological, and social needs of the residents of the facility, motivating residents to make healthy adjustments to the skilled nursing center.
• Assume administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to provide medically-related social services.
• Implement social service interventions that achieve treatment goals, address resident needs, link social supports, physical care and physical environment to enhance our resident’s quality of life.
• Cook up and coordinate admissions and discharge procedures.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team and Unit Care conferences, assess residents for psychosocial groups, and supervise implementation and documentation.
• Interview new residents and assess the resident's psycho-social condition.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and Care Conference providing information on individual resident's psycho-social condition and prospects for discharge or movement within the facility.
• Chart relevant social service information into the resident's chart.
• Oversee and co-manage with the Director of Nursing the psychoactive committee review.
• Discuss problems encountered by residents and assist with the implementation of solutions.
• Conduct follow-up procedures to ensure resident satisfaction.
• Note roommate problems and work toward resolution.
• Make recommendation as to whether a resident can function effectively at home or at other levels within the facility.
• Assist with discharge planning for homeward bound residents.
• Attend in-service programs offered by the Nursing Home and may be requested to deliver in-services pertaining to Social Service functions.
• Makes all counseling decisions and referrals to outside agencies on a regular basis.
• Maintain contact with staff from all Departments of the Nursing Home in attempting to remedy the diverse problems of Nursing Home residents.
• Maintain contact on a continuing basis with the Director and Assistant Director of Nursing to exchange information on the status of individual residents.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a nursing home or similar facility.
• Experience working with individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
• Knowledge of social work principles and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of social work principles and practices.
• Ability to work with individuals who have chronic illnesses or disabilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

• Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually.

Schedule

• Full-time position.