Social Services Director

Our skilled nursing facility is currently looking for a Social Services Director to join our team in the Ocala area. The ideal candidate will be energetic, result‑orientated team leader with superior interpersonal and communication skills to take charge of the Social Services Department. Key Job Functions Manages department to assure assessments, discharges and psychological needs of residents are met. Orient residents to long‑term care environment and facilitate adjustment upon placement. Timely and accurate completion and documentation of all required MDS for case load. Understands the MDS process and accurately assesses, documents and provides interventions in the areas of hearing, speech, vision, cognitive patterns, mood, behavior and customary routines, discharge and communicates interventions to the care team. Keeps in touch with and maintains professional relationships with vendors such as hospice, home care, durable medical equipment (DME) companies. Understands, complies with and promotes rules regarding all resident rights, and fosters positive relationships with residents, visitors and regulators. Responsible for the Medicaid process, completing MDS assessments, admission process, etc. Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other allied field. MSW preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr