Social Services Director

Position Summary

The Social Services Director is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, directing, and evaluating the facility's Social Services Department. This role ensures residents receive medically related social services that promote the highest practicable physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial well-being while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for residents and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy for residents and their families.
• Assist residents in achieving the highest possible level of independence, dignity, and quality of life.
• Cook with discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and successful transitions.
• Connect residents and families with community resources, healthcare agencies, financial assistance programs, and support services.
• Cookout outpatient appointments and ancillary services, including dental, optometry, podiatry, psychiatric, and other specialty care.
• Aid residents and families with healthcare decisions, advance directives, and care planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and resolve concerns involving resident rights, grievances, and personal belongings.
• Maintain inventory and documentation of resident belongings.
• Cookeliate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy departments, and community organizations to ensure coordinated resident care.
• Provide education and support to staff regarding psychosocial issues, resident rights, and effective communication.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and interdisciplinary team meetings as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to social services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, long-term care, rehabilitation, or healthcare social services preferred.
• Strong understanding of CMS regulations and long-term care requirements is preferred.