CCC Social Services Director

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE: The Social Services Director (SSD) provides a social service program which identifies, attains and maintains the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Maintains knowledge of current State and Federal rules and regulations, and facility policies and procedures.

Interviews the new resident and family/others to discuss right and responsibilities, needs, strengths and problems associated with illness, disability and the aging process, while obtaining a social history.

Is responsible for the completion of the assessments for the Social Services components of the MDS.

Identifies and documents problems within 72 hours of admission.

Completes and initials psychosocial assessments within 14 days of admission, identifying initial needs/problems, and developing measurable goals and plan treatment.

Takes an active role in the plan of care and documentation of such for all residents classified as confused, disorientated and/or requiring the use of chemical or physical restraints to control behavior.

Update the Plan of Care at least quarterly or whenever there is significant change. Reviews the Care Plan of Medicare skilled residents every 30 days.

Participate in weekly care plan conferences. Promote and assist residents/family’s participation.

Maintains contact with the resident’s family/others, involving them in meeting resident’s needs.

Maintains open communication with staff members to assist them in being informed of resident’s personal and psychosocial needs.

Serves as an advocate for residents to assure their individual rights.

Serves on Task Force Committee for Compassionate Companions Program.

Develops discharge plan within 14 days of admission for each resident, reflecting input from residents and family/others, physician and other disciplines and evaluates at least quarterly.

Develop and maintain an organized referral system and maintain a current listing of community resources.

Participates in inter-facility transfers following guidelines as established by State and Federal regulations, noting rational for action and resident’s reaction.

Must be able to relate to and work harmoniously with persons who are ill, elderly, disabled, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile.

NON ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following:

• Present staff inservices.
• Purchase clothing, personal supplies for residents, when necessary.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS:

Exposure to Blood/Body fluids is possible.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s in Behavioral Sciences or equivalent with at least one year’s experience in a health care setting.

Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, and the general public.

Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to relate to residents despite their physical or cognitive dysfunction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff and resident support persons and agencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.