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)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Assist the Social Services Director/Coordinator in identifying and providing for each resident's social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident's full potential.
• Assist in collecting social history data and in the development of a comprehensive discharge plan, including the MOS and Care Plan for new admits, as directed by the Social Services Director.
• Orient and assist new residents in adjusting to the facility. Assist residents and families with adjustment to changes, including room changes.
• Assist families with the engraving and/or marking of resident's personal items.
• Review resident's rights with residents and staff and attend to various personal needs of the residents.
• Assist in facilitating family group meetings.
• Document progress notes , which relate to each resident's care plan when necessary and within policy timeframe.
• Participates in departmental budget planning and supplies monthly report to Administrator.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
Must possess as a minimum, a associate's degree in Social Work or a associate's degree in a human services plus a minimum of two years experience in a supervisory capacity in a long term care; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives. Must possess any certifications/licenses required by state regulations.
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