Director of Social Services

Director of Social ServicesAre you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.Position Summary:Directs the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and Company policies and procedures to assist each resident and family adjust to placement, illness, and plan of care to attain the highest practicable level of functioning.Duties and ResponsibilitiesRespects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's roomComplies with all company and departmental policies and proceduresAssesses residents upon admission, quarterly and upon change of condition for social service needs. Assures that a thorough and timely psychosocial history and assessment are completed for each resident to identify problems, issues, or needs that are addressed through Interdisciplinary Team and Care Plan process.Develops and maintains plan of care in conjunction with facility interdisciplinary team.Assists resident and family with transition and adjustment to placement in the facility.Determines legal status of residents upon admission, provides information and obtains copies of advance directives, assures that resident and family wishes regarding treatment including Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) and withholding treatment are implemented in accordance with Company policies.Provides individual, family, and group services focused on enhancement of psychosocial functioning, social, emotional, and behavioral problems, interpersonal relationships, coping with placement, separation, loss, death and dying.Qualifications:2-3 years' related experience required; supervisory experience preferredExperience working in a skilled nursing facilityBachelor's degree from accredited college in social work or related field required.Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety.Ability to represent Company in an ethical and professional manner, and to maintain accountabilityAbility to interact tactfully, effectively, and professionally with other employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public, as neededMust be able to relate to and work with physically and/or mentally ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within facility and treat them with respect and consideration regardless of their cognitive or functional levelBenefits :Medical insurance with Rx benefitsDental insuranceVision care401k retirement savings planPaid vacation