Social Services Director

Job Summary

To work with residents in identification of needs and problems, make referrals to community resources and work with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, Director of Dietary and Director of Activities as necessary. Act as admissions coordinator, takes inquires and reviews with Administrator and Director of Nursing, to ensure appropriate placements are made within the facility.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, two years of social work supervised experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals or similar professional qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop one-to-one relationship with residents and family as needed for counseling.


• Work with residents and family on social interaction, reality orientation and intellectual stimulation.


• Work with family and community resources as needed to solve financial needs and promote emotional security.


• Counseling in dealing with feelings about disability, death or dying or other emotional, mental, environmental or physical limitation.


• Document all interaction with resident and / or family in the assessment and care plan as required by the State Standards.


• Is responsible for the completion of the Social Services portion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) after completion of the seven day assessment reference period.


• Is responsible for documenting the social care component of the Comprehensive Care Plan for each resident as identified by the care plan committee within seven (7) days of completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS). Subsequent progress notes and care plan updating will be documented every ninety (90) days or as resident’s condition changes.


• Completes discharge plan in accordance with Discharge Plan Policy.


• Participates in community planning related to the interest of the facility and arranges for use of community facilities.


• Participates in inservice education and attends all educational sessions pertaining to Director of Social Services.


• Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies. Such as the referral of residents to these agencies and the proper documentation in the resident’s records concerning the results of such referrals.


• Documentation of the social and emotional needs of the residents.


• Performs other related duties as directed by the Administrator.