Social Services Director - Nursing Home jobs in Massachusetts

General Statement of Job Function: As a member of the facility’s interdisciplinary teams this position has responsibility for the residents’ psychosocial well-being.

Evaluation of Job Function, Responsibilities, and Expectations:

• Demonstrates the knowledge of and ability to honor the rights, dignity and confidentiality of residents, staff and facility information and property.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with residents, families, staff and community.
• Demonstrates ability to document data that meets the regulatory requirements of the department and also provides the care giving staff a frame work to work from. Keeping department in compliance with all regulatory standards at all times.
• Communicates with all caregivers including medical care providers. Is able to provide observational feedback to assist with adjustments to care approaches and interventions.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary care planning and the PASSAR, MDS andBehavior Managment process with timely assessment and attendance at meetings.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain self and staff current with in servicing including mandatory classes including Infection Control, Fire and Disaster. Is able to appropriately use personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to be an active member of resident care committees that assess the events and needs of the resident and then provide programs or systems to meet needs. I.e.: Fall, restraint, behavior, and safety committees as example.
• Develops; with the interdisciplinary team and resident; all discharge plans including transportation, equipment etc. Making sure the discharge is as smooth as possible for the resident.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain community information that assists residents and families with placement issues and home resources upon discharge.

Education

• Applicant must be a licensed social worker (LSW/MSW/LCSW)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person