Social Services Director - Nursing Home jobs in Sioux City, IA

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 Worker-Nursing Home
  • Faith Regional Health Services
  • Norfolk, NE FULL_TIME
  • Work Status Details : Full Time | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
    Exempt from Overtime : Non-Exempt
    Shift Details : Full Time Days
    Department : Social Services St Joes | Reports To: Administrator-Nursing Home


    The mission of Faith Regional Health Services is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.

    Summary:

    The social service worker is responsible for psychosocial assessment and intervention, knowledge of community resources, appropriate documentation in the medical record and networking and collaborating with other hospital disciplines and community agencies. The social service worker must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care and is accountable to the policies and procedures of the organization. Social Work Dept. staff are expected to adhere to the hospital and social work codes of ethics. The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.


    Responsibilities:

    Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

    1. Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age/diversity of population served for the following age groups:

    • Adult (18 years – 65 years)
    • Geriatric (over 65 years)

    • Incorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of care.
    • Knowledge of growth and developmental stages.
    • Considers life changes/effects on health beliefs and behaviors.
    • Provides necessary safety measures.
    • Provides information and involves family/caregiver in decision making.

    2. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the Social Services department as defined in the scope of practice, to assure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed. This includes but is not limited to the age of the patient served.

    • Participates and implements admission and discharge planning activities for residents in order to provide appropriate linkage with post-discharge care providers.
    • Evaluates referrals and identifies admission and discharge planning needs in accordance with established criteria. • Collaborates with members of the healthcare team on the initiation of the admission and discharge plans.
    • Communicates with the patient/family and healthcare team to assess and identify individual admission and discharge needs and desires, including those specific to the resident being served.
    • Assists the resident/family and healthcare team in implementing the admission and discharge plans.
    • Assists the resident/family in investigating eligibility and applying for Medicaid or SSI by referring to the financial counselor as appropriate.
    • Utilizes community resources and refers the resident/family to appropriate agencies and services when necessary.
    • Documents patient interviews, evaluations, recommendations and summarizes in the medical record.
    • Revises documentation, as circumstances warrant, keeping resident information current and up to date.
    • Collaborates and works in partnership with the interdisciplinary treatment team in the transition/discharge planning for residents; regularly participates in team meetings and/or updates team on a regular basis.
    • Coordinates Care Plan Conferences for residents and families on a routine basis to meet regulatory requirements.
    • Completes assigned sections of the Minimum Data Set timely as necessary.
    • Communicated information and judgements, based on interaction with resident/family, and keeps appropriate people aware of pertinent changes or problems in a patient’s condition, as observed.
    • Demonstrates ability to prioritize workload in accordance with resident needs and in accordance with facility goals and objectives.
    • Observes all established policies and procedures throughout the daily work routine.
    • Assesses the resident’s and family’s psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.
    • Maintains a working knowledge of financial reimbursement methodology for all payers to identify any financial risk/ need for acute care admission as well as post-discharge placement.
    • Maintains knowledge of community resources.
    • Applies advanced problem-solving techniques in planning, assessing, implementing and evaluation of resident discharge needs.
    • Intervenes when variances occur in the resident’s individualized discharge plan.
    • Ability to communicate with resident’s and their families regarding Important Message from Medicare (IMM), Appeal rights, Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage, Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN), processes and deliver notifications.
    • Demonstrates flexibility as resident needs and census changes.

    Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


    Other information:

    Job Requirements: The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.

    EDUCATION:

    Bachelor’s Degree required.

    EDUCATION FIELD OF STUDY:

    Social Work or related field required.

    CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

    Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) obtained within six full months from date of hire required.

    SKILLS :

    Required Preferred Language Skills – Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required.



    Faith Regional Health Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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Assistant Director of Nursing - Medically Fragile Home
  • Mid-Step Services
  • Sioux, IA FULL_TIME
  • **NEW HIGHER STARTING WAGE** $5000 SIGN ON BONUS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OR NURSING Mid-Step Services, a non-profit organization serving the needs of children and adults who have intellectual disabilities,...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Social Services Director
  • Stanton Health Center
  • Stanton, NE FULL_TIME
  • Stanton Health Center is looking for someone who has a passion for working with the elderly. Must be detail-oriented and able to work in a team environment. Experience in admissions and working throug...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Home Infusion Nurse
  • Texas Nursing Services
  • Sioux, IA FULL_TIME
  • 👩‍⚕️ Home Infusion Nurse - Part-Time - Sioux City, IA📍 Location: Sioux City, IA 51106💵 Salary: $40-50/hrEnhance Home Healthcare in Sioux City: Join our innovative team as a Home Infusion Nurse in S...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Home Infusion Registered Nurse
  • Texas Nursing Services
  • Yankton, SD FULL_TIME
  • 👩‍⚕️ Home Infusion Registered Nurse - Yankton, SD📍 Location: Yankton, SD 57078💵 Salary: $40-50/hrEmbark on a Rewarding Career in Yankton as a Home Infusion Nurse: We're seeking dedicated and skille...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Home Infusion Registered Nurse
  • Texas Nursing Services
  • Vermillion, SD FULL_TIME
  • 👩‍⚕️ Home Infusion Registered Nurse - Vermillion, SD📍 Location: Vermillion, SD 57069💵 Salary: $40-50/hrElevate Home Healthcare in Vermillion: We are inviting skilled Home Infusion Nurses to join ou...
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Sheriff's Office Civilian Jailer
  • Woodbury County, IA
  • Sioux City, IA
  • Salary: $23.97 Hourly Location : Sioux City, IA Job Type: FT Job Number: 2024-00005 Department: Sheriff Division: Jail O...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Hotel Front Desk Night Auditor-Part Time
  • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sioux City
  • Sioux City, IA
  • POSITION SUMMARY The incumbent in this position is responsible for reviewing and processing source data to provide accur...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Banquet Cook
  • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sioux City
  • Sioux City, IA
  • POSITION SUMMARY Safely prepare food items, following menu specifications and standard recipes. Must strive for accuracy...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Event Security On Call
  • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sioux City
  • Sioux City, IA
  • POSITION SUMMARY The incumbent in this position is responsible for maintaining crowd and access control, which includes ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Development Center Program Director
  • Nebraska Department of Education
  • Pender, NE
  • Is your primary goal to foster social and emotional development in children? Do you encourage your leaders to create str...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Health Community Health Worker
  • Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System
  • Winnebago, NE
  • Job Details Job Location Winnebago Public Health Department - Winnebago, NE Position Type Full Time Description Job Purp...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN/LPN Casa De Paz Health Care Center
  • Arboreta Healthcare
  • Sioux City, IA
  • RN/LPN Casa De Paz Health Care Center Job position Working at Arboreta Healthcare is more than a job. Our team members a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Residential Services - Located in Sioux City, IA
  • Jackson Recovery Centers, Inc.
  • Sioux City, IA
  • Let’s change lives together. Join a purpose-driven community of champions. Position Purpose: To facilitate, integrate, c...
  • 9/16/2023 12:00:00 AM

Sioux City (/suː/) is a city in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 82,684 in the 2010 census, which makes it the fourth largest city in Iowa. The bulk of the city is in Woodbury County, of which it is the county seat, though a small portion is in Plymouth County. Sioux City is located at the navigational head of the Missouri River. The city is home to several cultural points of interest including the Sioux City Public Museum, Sioux City Art Center and Sergeant Floyd Monument, which is a National Historic Landmark. The city is ...
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