Social Services Director

Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center offers specialized professional levels of care and support for our residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care. Our services are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful, and professional staff who follow evidence-based and clinical best practices to promote health, safety, and a commitment to providing the highest level of care.

About the Role

As a part of strong care and leadership teams, the primary duties of this position are to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the facility’s Social Services department. The ideal candidate will possess good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the facility’s residents and work with staff members to ensure residents’ needs are maintained on an individual basis. This position reports to the facility Executive Director/Administrator.

$5,000 sign-on bonus. 32 hours per week. $28.00 to $32.00 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities

Social Services

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of residents.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed.
• Obtain resources from community social, health, and welfare agencies to meet residents' needs.
• Provide solutions for social and practical environmental problems, including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies), and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of residents and families.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans, and resident assessments.
• Oversee required reporting, submitting necessary information to the facility Administrator.
• Work with residents/families regarding Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available to residents.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and support is in place for proper billing and accounts receivable management.
• Compile information on discharge plans and present to appropriate committee as required.
• Orient residents to the long-term care environment and facilitate adjustment upon placement.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Comply with all Resident’s Rights and facility policies and procedures.
• Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc.

Leadership

• Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Make routine visits to residents and provide services as necessary.
• Focus on the efficient operation of the social services department; maintain appropriate levels of staffing and manage the department budget.
• Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services, and other related topics.
• Lead and/or attend in-service education programs to meet facility educational requirements.
• Supervise the overall maintenance operation of this facility/community.
• Keep required records and submit to the Administrator/Executive Director when required.
• Ensure Social Services are in compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Lead and attend monthly in-service education programs to meet facility educational hour requirements.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management to staff.
• Interview and make recommendations for hiring decisions of staff.
• Provide training and orientation to new staff – within and outside the department.
• Attend department supervisor meetings and participate on required committees.
• Participate in budget planning for the Social Services Department.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work (BSW) and Licensed Social Worker (LSW) within the state of Maine.
• Two years of experience in a supervisory capacity within a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
• Experience in the needs of a SNF/NF/Assisted Living Residents.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Good assessment, listening, and counseling skills.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Excellent documentation skills; ability to write well to communicate patient care needs.
• Genuine caring for and interest in residents of a nursing facility.

Benefits

• Flexible shifts.
• Tuition reimbursement and education support.
• Full-time employees have access to full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and disability.
• Flexible savings account, including medical and dependent care.
• Paid Time Off available to all employees.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Home and auto insurance through payroll deduction.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts through Vizient.
• A great place to grow in healthcare.

All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.