Social Services Director

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

Job Summary:

Responsible for identifying and providing each Resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs for the continuing development of the Residents’ full potential; assists with Discharge Planning for Transfer and Discharge; must exhibit a sincere desire to work with the elderly and communicate courteously with Employees, Residents and others

Requirements / Qualifications:

Prefer Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree in Social Work, or two years Social Services experience in Long-Term Care; must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office, excellent oral and written communications skills and have a valid Mississippi Driver’s License; must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check

• Develops Social History, Social Assessment, Care Plan to identify problems, needs, set realistic goals, problem resolution and/or needs upon Admission, compliant with State and Federal Regulations

• Participates in interdisciplinary Care Plan Meetings and in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program

• Documents Progress Notes for Resident’s Care Plan when necessary within Company Policy time frames 

• Assists Residents and family members with discharge planning and discharge process

• Promotes communication assistance and support for family members and Residents; provides assistance with TDD phones and/or other communication assistance for impaired Residents

• Attends public relations activities as requested by the Administrator and assists with community education regarding aging, Facility services and other related information

• Participates in pre-admission screening of potential Residents and with providing information to Residents and families during the admissions process

• Orients Residents to long-term care environment, Facility policies and Facility’s staff

• Interviews, orients, trains, supervises and evaluates Social Services personnel; makes work assignments, sets goals and priorities; keeps associates informed of all changes

• Manages ordering of supplies; maintains records for budget and supplies

• As requested by Administrator, attends Family Council and Resident Council Meetings; counsels with families

• Learns and complies with all Company policies, State and Federal Regulations regarding Social Services

• Must possess a valid Mississippi driver’s license; assists with transporting Residents to doctor’s appointments and shopping as needed

• Ensures Residents’ personal property lists are updated at least annually

• Cooperates with and assists the Activity Department with Residents’ activities

• Ensures compliance with and completion of the MDS, CAT’s and CAA’s within pre-set time frame and criteria.

  Excellent Benefits:

  Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

  Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

  • Vacation pay

  • Paid sick leave

  Insurance benefits including:

  • Group Health insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  Other Benefits:

  • Holiday Incentive Pay

  • Daily Pay – upon your request

  • Direct deposit

  • Bereavement leave

  • Retirement Savings Plan/401K

  • Shift Differentials for some nursing positions

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Family Medical Leave

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