Social Services Director

Our nursing home facility is looking for a dedicated, committed and experienced Social Services Director with a positive professional attitude to join our dynamic team of professionals. Responsibilities Maintaining and/or improving residents’ ability to control everyday physical needs, mental and psycho-social needs Identifying individual social and emotional needs Developing and maintaining individualized care plans, MDS and psychosocial assessments Participating in the residents’ admission planning, community re‑entry or transfer or inter‑facility transfers Participating in interdisciplinary care‑plan meetings to ensure treatment of the social and emotional needs of the resident Directing and coordinating monthly residents’ council meetings Requirements A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Phycology, Sociology, or Human Relations from an approved school is required. Must have as a minimum, two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity at a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related medical facility. Must have knowledge of state and federal regulations. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr