Director of Social Services

Job Description

Job Description

Come Join Our Amazing Team!

We are seeking an experienced, talented individual to join our dynamic team at Meriden Health & Rehab.  We are looking for passionate and skilled professional who is eager to make a meaningful impact!

"Please visit our facility"

Located at:

Meriden Health & Rehab 

360 Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450

At Meriden Health & Rehab we offer a fresh and innovative perspective towards long term care. We take a full 360 approach to every resident’s needs, with the ultimate goal of ensuring complete comfort.

Benefits:Licensed Social Worker Job Requirements:

• Experience as a social worker within a nursing home or rehabilitation center strongly preferred

• Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities

• CT  Social Work License  (Required)

·        Admission: 1 year (Preferred)

·        Long term care: 2 years (Preferred)

Licensed Social Worker  Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, development and implement all required social services to meet the needs of residents in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines that govern skilled nursing facilities.

• Performs all documentation requirements for social service documentation in a timely fashion.

• Completes all admission assessments and evaluations

• Works with the interdisciplinary team to create a plan of care for residents.

• Works with and provides support to residents, families and staff.

• Attends weekly Care Plan and Medicare meetings.

• Receives and attempts to resolve resident grievances.

• Coordinates resident discharge planning with all relevant departments and assists with scheduling outside services.

• Participates in monthly team meetings such as QA and Safety.