Bereavement Services Director - Home Care jobs in Shawnee, KS

The Social Service Director is responsible for the counseling our residents as well as their family members as well as acts as a resource person to other program staff and to the facility in the area of counseling, family dynamics/interactions. 

Description: The primary purpose of the job position is to plan, organize, develop, the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Requirements for Success on our Team:

• LBSW or related degree required
• Detail Oriented
• Experience in skilled nursing preferred with an emphasis in discharge planning
• Excellent customer service skills; dedication and commitment to providing quality healthcare services
• Excellent ability to operate effectively and efficiently in an enthusiastic, patient- focused, work environment
• Critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Experience with Matrix EMR preferred but not required
• Good computer skills
• Self-motivated
• Able to meet firm deadlines for submission of Assessments, MDS and Care Plans
• Passionate about serving and caring for elders
• Team Player

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for all functions and responsibilities of the social services department
• Responsible for completion of social service assessments
• Responsible for developing social service care plan and incorporate into interdisciplinary care plan
• Serve on the interdisciplinary care team
• Initiate discharge planning services to include home health services, medical equipment, transportation services and physician appointments
• Involvement in customer satisfaction and service recovery

Come join an enthusiastic, resident focused team who share a passion for care and service delivery.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Social Services: 2 years (Preferred)
• Social Work: 2 years (Preferred)
• Long Term Care: 2 years (Preferred)

BENEFITS

· 401K

· Annual evaluations

· Dental insurance

· Disability insurance

· Electronic documentation

· Employee appreciation events

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Modified Comp

· Paid time off

· Tuition reimbursement

· Vision insurance