Social Service Director LSW

About the role

Through the hearts of our Care Team Members, we provide excellent healthcare to those we serve. Our Core Values: Listening, Empathy, Accountability, Decisiveness — this is how we create a culture to LEAD with Love.

The Social Service Director directs and manages the day-to-day operations of the Social Service department in accordance with current federal and state regulations in addition to the community policy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the social services department in day-to-day operations, setting job assignments and priorities.
• Develop goals and objectives for the department; motivate and manage care team members to accomplish them.
• Ensure new care team members are effectively oriented; ensure an ongoing educational program is in place.
• Develop positive relationships on behalf of the community with regulatory agencies, residents, and families, including participating during family orientation and family council.
• Assist in preparing the department budget; administer the approved budget.
• Implement policies and procedures with follow-up and supervision of care team members to ensure compliance.
• Provide direct psychosocial intervention.
• Perform resident assessments at admission, upon condition change, and/or annually.
• Create, review, and update care plans and progress notes.
• Coordinate resident visits with outside services (dental, optical, etc.).
• Attend and document resident council meetings.
• Assist resident families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness, disabilities, and the grieving process.
• Work with the resident, family, and other care team members to plan discharge.
• Conduct in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Certified as required by the state of employment.
• One year of social work experience in a long-term care environment.
• One year supervisory experience in a social service setting.

Benefits

• Quarterly Pay Increase
• Daily Pay
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• Care Team Member Relief Fund