Social Services Director

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Caring Team at Apple Rehab Ledgecrest

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, family-oriented environment? Look no further! Renowned for its outstanding reputation within the community and consistently high occupancy rates, Ledgecrest Health Care Center has been lauded as the top nursing home for Short-Term Rehabilitation in 2020-2021 by the U.S. News and World Report.

Why Choose Apple Rehab Ledgecrest? Our distinguishing features include fostering a familial atmosphere, boasting decades of staff commitment, and maintaining an unwavering dedication to delivering top-tier care, setting us apart from competitors. Emphasizing a small, family-like environment and remarkable staff longevity, we prioritize fostering a healthy work/life balance for our team. 

About Us: As a family-owned and operated company, Apple Rehab prioritizes treating residents and staff like family. With our senior management based in our local Avon, CT office, we ensure superior care from a company deeply rooted in your community. Our leadership is not distant but right in your backyard, offering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Description:

The Director of Social Services fulfills the vital role of Social Work Director to those in need. This position uniquely follows residents by supporting them through their individual continuum of care beginning at admission and throughout their transition.

Social Service Functions:

The Director of Social Services is responsible for implementing and documenting a plan of care related to the resident’s social/emotional needs in the electronic medical record. The Director of Social Services is also responsible for collaborating with the nursing, MDS and rehabilitation departments to facilitate discharge plans for residents. The Director of Social Services is responsible for informing and educating the staff/resident/family/responsible party of the resident’s personal and property rights, as well as his/her rights related to health services as pertaining to the resident. The Director of Social Services maintains updated resources for residents and families in regards to community resources and services, as well as service agencies and organizations. Maintains a record of all reported concerns, assists in resolving them and assures appropriate follow up and documentation. The Director of Social Services is easily accessible to residents, family and staff. Provides timely referrals to appropriate agencies for assistance to the resident/family (i.e. conservatorship application, Medicaid application, etc).

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited program in Social Work or related field.

• Previous experience in a long term care facility as well as with current Requirements of Participation regulations is preferred.

• Must be knowledgeable of admissions and discharge procedures in conjunction with all current laws, as well as be familiar with residents’ rights and documentation requirements in accordance with current regulations and/or guidelines.

• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Must be innovative and able to find creative ways to serve the variety of resident needs and maintain the customer focus.

• Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers’ license.

• Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.

• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks.

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

• Ability to communicate with residents, staff and family members in a professional manner.

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities

• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off

• 7 Paid Holidays

• Health Insurance Benefits

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life Insurance

• 401K Retirement Program

• Longevity Credit

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