Director of Social Services - Kroontje Health Care Center - Full-Time Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for new admissions and ongoing resident evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention to residents and their families.
• Assist residents and families in adjusting to assisted living, short-term or long-term care placement and changes in health status.
• Carefully coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring continuity of care.
• Facilitate family meetings and participate in resident care conferences.
• Connect residents and families with community resources, financial assistance programs, and support services.
• Advocate for resident rights, dignity, autonomy, and quality of life.
• Aid in advance care planning and provide support during end-of-life care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing long-term care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, care planning, and resident advocacy.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Preferred 4-year degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Counseling, or other human services related degree.
• Previous experience in assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric services.
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, discharge planning, and regulatory compliance.