Rehabilitation Services Manager jobs in Altoona, PA

Mountain Laurel Rehabilitation and Healthcare, located in Clearfield Pa, is seeking a Director of Social Services to provide top-quality care for our residents. Are you a compassionate clinical professional? Do you thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment and want to make a significant difference in the lives of elderly members in your community? If so, please read on!

We provide excellent benefits that include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more! Plus, we provide a great work environment and lots of advancement opportunities. If this sounds like the career opportunity for you, apply today!

DAY IN THE LIFE AS DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES

As Director of Social Services, you will be responsible for counseling residents and coordinating any necessary psyche services. You'll also be asked to participate in behavior meetings, and coordinating room changes. As required, you keep accurate records for each resident you work with, including MDS logs, and report any changes in a resident's condition to the nursing department immediately.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct Discharge Planning Service (i.e., discharge time, special needs) and initiate a discharge follow-up call within forty-eight (48) hours after discharge.
• Must be able to assess, document, and report social behaviors and conflict/grievance resolution.
• Participate and coordinate care planning meetings, MDS completion, and psychological services.
• Coordinate room changes; notifying residents & families.
• Facilitate Resident Personal and Outside Service Needs.
• Direct staff training sessions such as, but not limited to: Residents' Rights, Guest Relations, and Resident Dignity.
• Provide discharged residents and families with placement options.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES

• Previous experience in a long term care facility required
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person