Social Services Director - Nursing Home jobs in Temple, TX

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
  • Copperas Hollow Nursing and Rehabilitation
  • Caldwell, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job Purpose:

    To act as a liaison and representative of the residents’ social interests and to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the medically-related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.

    Essential job Duties and Responsibilities:

    Administrative Function:

    Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, supervise and direct social services programs and activities; ensure an ongoing quality assurance program and develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct deficiencies; consult with and coordinate social services activities with administration, medical and nursing services, consultants and other related departments and implement changes as required; ensure that necessary forms, reports and progress notes are properly completed and contain informative descriptions of the services provided and the residents’ responses to the services; participate in community planning, development and implementation of social care plans, resident assessments and discharge planning to meet the needs of the facility, the residents and their families; coordinate social services programs with the residents and their families, staff members and community agencies through interviews, consultations and direct involvement in the programs; and provide information to residents and their families concerning available support agencies and financial assistance programs to meet the needs of the residents.

    Quality Assurance Function:

    Develop a preliminary and comprehensive assessment and written care plan that identifies the emotional and social problems and/or needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem and/or need identified; encourage residents to participate in the development and review of care plans; ensure that all care plans are used in providing daily social services to the resident; participate in assessing, reviewing and revising care plans as required, at least quarterly; in ensure that quality control measures are continually maintained.

    Compliance Function:

    Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies. Ensure ongoing Company compliance with all laws and regulations; ensure that the Company meets or exceeds accreditation standards; and implement “best practices” in all departmental activities.

    Staff Development Function:

    Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education programs, seminars and training programs; attend and participate in leadership outside training programs; and attend and participate in Hazardous Communication and Universal Precautions training programs prior to reporting for work assignments.

    Planning and Inventory Functions:

    Recommend to the Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the Social Services Department; assist in the ordering and purchase of inventory; monitor adequate and cost effective inventory control procedures. Make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained and that equipment is available and working properly; and forecast needs of the department, prepare and plan the Social Services Department’s budget for equipment, supplies and labor, and submit to the Administrator.

    Other Job Functions:

    Resident Rights Function:

    Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with residents’ Rights rules; monitor social services to assist in ensuring that all personnel are knowledgeable concerning residents’ emotional and social needs; review and promptly report to the Administrator and maintaining written records of all resident complaints and grievances.

    Meeting and Committee Function:

    Participate in all meetings and committees as requested.

    Other Duties:

    Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications:

    MUST be a Licensed Social Worker in good standing.

    Completion of secondary education at an approved school of Social Work. Previous experience in supervisory capacity preferred.

    Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates.

    Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

    Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

    Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job. Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.

  • 25 Days Ago

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Social Services Director
  • Caldwell, TX
  • Caldwell, TX PART_TIME
  • Job Purpose: To act as a liaison and representative of the residents’ social interests and to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance w...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Director of Nursing Services
  • Touchstone Communities
  • Temple, TX FULL_TIME
  • William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home- Temple, TX DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON) Make Lives Better. Be a part of something meaningful: The Touchstone Experience. Who are you? If you possess the fol...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Director of Nursing Services (DON)
  • Nexion Health Management
  • College Station, TX FULL_TIME
  • Great Place to Work certified, early pay, free telemedicine and mental health services for associates and household, tuition reimbursement, scholarships for dependent children, emergency funds for emp...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Home Infusion Registered Nurse
  • Texas Nursing Services
  • Temple, TX FULL_TIME
  • 👩‍⚕️ Home Infusion Registered Nurse - Temple, TX📍 Location: Temple, TX 76502💵 Salary: $40-50/hrJoin our Temple team as a Home Infusion Registered Nurse, providing compassionate and expert care dire...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Home Infusion Nurse
  • Texas Nursing Services
  • College Station, TX PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY: The Home Infusion Nurse will work to provide a positive, safe, and professional patient care experience. Is responsible for the quality and accuracy of services provided and will perform ...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Dentist (Internal to Central VA Health Care System)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Temple, TX
  • Summary This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursem...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjunct Faculty-Psychology-TDCJ
  • Central Texas College
  • Killeen, TX
  • Adjunct Faculty-Psychology-TDCJ Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentati...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Shelter Monitor
  • The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory
  • Temple, TX
  • Location: Temple Corps - Temple, Texas Position Type: Regular Full-time About this opportunity: Assists residents stayin...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Coordinator of Youth Ministry
  • Diocese of Austin Catholic Parishes
  • Belton, TX
  • Job Brief: Seeking a passionate Catholic Youth Minister to use their creative energy and interpersonal skills to evangel...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Marketing-Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare
  • Woodway, TX
  • Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare - Job Description Works closely with our executive staff to screen prospective resi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PRN ADMISSION / INTAKE COUNSELOR (LPC, LMSW, LCSW)
  • UHS
  • Temple, TX
  • Responsibilities Canyon Creek Behavioral Health (a UHS facility): Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute car...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Member Services Representative Full Time Flex
  • Planet Fitness
  • Harker Heights, TX
  • Grow with us! We're Excel Fitness, a Planet Fitness franchise group based out of Austin, TX with 80+ clubs and growing! ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Member Services Representative Sub
  • Planet Fitness
  • Killeen, TX
  • Looking to pick up extra hours? Join our team! As a Member Service Representative Sub, you will have flexibility in your...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Temple is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. As of 2016, the city has a population of 73,600 according to a US census estimate. Located near the county seat of Belton, Temple lies in the region referred to as Central Texas and is a principal city in the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area, which as of 2015 had a population of 450,051. Located off Interstate 35, Temple is 65 miles (105 km) north of Austin and 34 miles (55 km) south of Waco. Temple has developed as a small city with a number of arts and retail amenities not typically associated with a smaller commun...
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Income Estimation for Social Services Director - Nursing Home jobs
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Temple, Texas area prices
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