About this opportunity
Infinity Healthcare Consulting lists this Social Servies Director (Licensed Social Worker) opportunity in tipton, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are looking for a Social Services Director (SSD) to join our Team!
What We Offer:
Top Pay
Vacation Pay Starts after 90 days
Tuition Reimbursement
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Retirement Plan
Much More
The Social Services Director assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing social service programs. Must assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis; safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of all residents of the facility. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Works separately and in groups with residents, families, facility staff, and representatives of community agencies, institutions and organizations; document all activity as required
Greets new residents in the facility and orient them to the building and staff
Maintains appropriate departmental documentation:
Assesses all new residents upon admission and complete the social service initial admission notes, social history, social assessment, and discharge planning when appropriate
Writes quarterly and annual updates of Social Assessment and Social History
Records all significant events in resident’s life and social service contacts
Informs and educates residents/families/legal representatives regarding the importance of funeral and other pre-arrangements and follow up with their completion
Completes care plan as needed and follow through with approach and goals developed
Interviews residents/families as necessary and in a private setting
Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of residents
Maintains as much personal contact as possible with the resident and his/her family or guardian in order to continue good relations and to determine changing conditions and needs
Communicates with the elderly with communication problems and relay their needs/concerns to family, facility, and community agencies
Participates and coordinates room changes and make calls to families when necessary. Distributes list of changes to each involved department and document each room change
Addresses problems of residents and families and attempt to reconcile differences
Attends Care Plan, social services, admissions, rehabilitation, marketing, Performance Improvement, and Medicare meetings, in-service educational classes, and on-the-job training programs as deemed appropriate
Coordinates discharge planning and maintain ongoing notes regarding discharge planning for appropriate residents
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) or Master in Social Work (MSW) (preferred)
2 Years experience in Skilled Nursing Facility
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, This company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Worksite address
tipton, IN, 46072, US
Who can apply
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