Social Services Director - Nursing Home jobs in Frankfort, KY

Social Services Director - Nursing Home in a nursing home environment, directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for the social services department. Responsible for patient assessments, care planning and helping the patients and families adjust to their new surroundings or occupations. Being a Social Services Director - Nursing Home plans and administers social service programs. Supervises the facility's social workers. Additionally, Social Services Director - Nursing Home assists in development of policies regarding participation in facility planning for health and welfare services. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Social Services Director - Nursing Home typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Social Services Director - Nursing Home typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Social Services Director
  • Edmonson Center Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
  • Frankfort, KY FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • ```Job Summary```
    The following are skills needed to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of care-giving of this job in the interest of residents. The ability to:

    · Communicate effectively and appropriately with residents, families, and members of the health care team.

    · Recognize and respond to the needs of the residents.

    · Communicate a sense of caring, concern and dignity for residents.

    · Maintain a positive, upbeat, and encouraging attitude toward the residents.

    · Effectively manage time to perform the essential functions of the job.

    · Function in the health care team as a resident advocate.

    · Must not pose a direct threat to the safety or health of self or others.

    · Ability to work with and motivate others.

    · Make prompt and accurate judgments with regard to Social Service Director duties.

    Observe and assess at Social Services Director level, the social and safety needs of residents.

    Essential Functions

    · Complete forms, reports, evaluations, studies etc. related to social services.

    · Will accomplish all the admission processes to include:

    o the completion of the admission agreement

    o appraise the resident/responsible party/family of the residents rights

    o determine financial needs

    o do a thorough and comprehensive social assessment which includes a listing of strengths as well as needs

    o report any admissions to administration, nursing, dietary, and bookkeeping departments

    · Develop a post-discharge plan following the first care plan meeting which will address the following:

    o specific needs and resident preference in the event of needed discharge

    o post discharge plans for care-giver

    o specific preparation for resident and family

    o include plan in discharge chart

    · Develop a workable quality assurance program for social services and coordinate this activity.

    · Retain a listing of and be knowledgeable of, all available resources needed for comprehensive care needs of residents, to include community agencies.

    · Process all abuse and grievance complaints and work with local social services agency in resolution of abuse, keeping administrator aware at all times of progress and process. Initiate filing adult protection forms when indicated.

    · Update records according to facility policy.

    · Maintain periodic content with family and schedule regular individual conferences with residents.

    · Responsible for notifying legally responsible parties of the residents of impending quarterly evaluations of each resident’s care plan and request their input or attendence. If the resident’s condition should warrant more frequent evaluations, the Social Services Director will be responsible for the notification.

    · Assist with pre-admission screening.

    · Participate in all care plan conferences.

    · Interpret facility policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc.

    · Counsel resident, family members, and staff.

    · Purchase necessary department supplies and equipment, as authorized.

    · Organize, maintain, and store all department-specific supplies and equipment.

    · Help create an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, and interest in resident’s personal and health care needs.

    · Communicate with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of residents.

    · Participate in facility committees and audits, as needed.

    · Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and facility business.

    · Report to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families, visiting individuals, agencies, etc.

    Attend work and report in a timely manner for scheduled

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Pay: $50,000.00 - $54,500.00 per year

    Expected hours: 40 per week

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift

    Work Location: In person

  • 11 Days Ago

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Social Service Director (long term care)
  • Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
  • Campbellsville, KY FULL_TIME
  • Do you have excellent people skills and a passion for geriatrics? If so, consider joining a leader in the long-term care industry! Campbellsville Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a Social Services ...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Home Infusion Registered Nurse
  • Texas Nursing Services
  • Frankfort, KY FULL_TIME
  • 👩‍⚕️ Home Infusion Registered Nurse - Frankfort, KY📍 Location: Frankfort, KY 40601💵 Salary: $40-50/hrJoin our Frankfort team as a Home Infusion Registered Nurse, providing compassionate and expert ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director of Nursing
  • Swiss Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation
  • Vevay, IN FULL_TIME
  • Job Category: Clinical ServicesRequisition Number: DIREC063407Posting DetailsPosted: March 22, 2024Full-TimeLocationsSwiss Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation | EC021023 W. Main StVevay, IN 47043, USADirec...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Director of Nursing - RN
  • Swiss Villa Nursing and Rehab
  • Vevay, IN FULL_TIME
  • Director of Nursing - (RN) Bring your heart to work! Caring people make the difference at American Senior Communities! Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for ...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Director of Nursing - RN
  • Swiss Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation
  • Vevay, IN FULL_TIME
  • Job Category: Clinical Services Requisition Number: DIREC063407 Posting Details Posted: March 15, 2024 Full-Time Locations Swiss Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation | EC02 1023 W. Main St Vevay, IN 47043, ...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Research Assistant, Associate, or Professor
  • University of Kentucky
  • Lexington, KY
  • Job Summary THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK (CoSW) is a renowned leader in social work. Our mission i...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Services Director
  • Phoenix Senior Living
  • Lexington, KY
  • Lexington Country Place is seeking a Social Services Director to join our team! The primary purpose of this position is ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • LifeStance Health
  • Frankfort, KY
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • LifeStance Health
  • Georgetown, KY
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatric Mental Health NP Regional Course
  • Frontier Nursing University
  • Versailles, KY
  • Job Description Job Description Regional Clinical Faculty Statement of Purpose Regional Clinical Faculty (RCF) advise, s...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • LifeStance Health
  • Lexington, KY
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director
  • thredpartners
  • Lexington, KY
  • Are you a passionate visionary with a keen business sense and a dedication to social justice? Are you eager to contribut...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Immigration Attorney - Program Director
  • Kentucky Equal Justice Center
  • Lexington, KY
  • Job Description Job Description Kentucky Equal Justice Center (KEJC) seeks an attorney with immigration law experience t...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Frankfort is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the seat of Franklin County. It is a home rule-class city in Kentucky; the population was 25,527 at the 2010 census. Located along the Kentucky River, Frankfort is the principal city of the Frankfort, Kentucky Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Franklin and Anderson counties. Frankfort is located in the (inner) Bluegrass region of Central Kentucky. The city is bisected by the Kentucky River, which makes an s-turn as it passes through the center of town. The river valley widens at this point, which creates fou...
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Income Estimation for Social Services Director - Nursing Home jobs
$48,531 to $60,328
Frankfort, Kentucky area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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This NASW research page focuses on social work contributions to quality psychosocial care in nursing homes.
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