Social Service Director

Job Description

Job Description

The primary purpose of the Social Services Director is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of our facility’s Social Services Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis. 

Benefits Offered (full-time):

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k following 6 months of service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility’s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations

·         Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life

·         Participate in developing facility social work policies

·         Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings

·         Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation

·         Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents

·         Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological wellbeing of each resident.  Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure