Director of Social Services

The Neville Center at Fresh Pond is a Five Star, Joint Commission, American Healthcare Association Silver Medal Award-winning, short-term rehab, long term, and skilled nursing care community. We are conveniently located in the Cambridge by the beautiful Fresh Pond Parkway. We are actively recruiting a talented and compassionate. Director of Social Services . We are a strong team that values quality outcomes and success. This is a great opportunity if you have the passion, dedication, and the desire to work in a field that helps people. Our Social Services are vital to the quality of life for our residents. Responsibilities Include: Directs and monitors the social work services in the center. Promotes the psychosocial wellness of the residents. Actively participating in resident assessments and discharge planning to allow the resident to optimize healthcare benefits. Promotes a safe discharge back into the community. Maintains and communicates the center's discharge calendar. Responsible for the MOLST function with admissions. Coordinates and arranges for resident's care planning meetings ensuring that the resident and responsible persons are involved as able. Initiates discharge plans in cooperation with the resident's goals and barriers to community re-integration. Develops plans in cooperation with the resident accordingly to address barriers. Works closely with community resources such as Home Health, Hospice, local housing authorities, shelters, and day treatment providers to ensure resources are available as needed per discharge plan. Discusses with resident and family members/responsible party regarding Advanced Directives. Thoroughly and accurately complete assessments Function as the ACO liaison and coordinates case management tasks. Facilitates the 72-hour interdisciplinary meetings. Qualifications Include: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Master’s Degree preferred. Three years’ experience in geriatric, hospital, administrative or community social work. Must have current Social Work licensure in MA. We offer the following incentives: Competitive compensation. Weekly pay! An outstanding benefit package including generous earned time off (ETO) health, dental, and vision insurance. 100% paid by employer life and long-term disability insurance. Monthly Employee Recognition program. Free onsite parking. Unlimited Employee Referral Bonuses. A Landmark Management Solutions Managed Center INDN25 #J-18808-Ljbffr