Director of Social Services - The Convalarium of Dublin
General Purpose:
To assist in the identification of and to provide for each resident's social, emotional, and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident's full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for discharge.
Essential Job Duties:
- Upon placement, orient the resident to the long-term/sub-acute care environment and assist with facility adjustment. Develop a social history, social assessment and care plan which identifies pertinent problems and needs, realistic goals to be accomplished and the specific action to be taken in resolution of the problems and/or needs upon admission of each new resident. Document progress notes, which relate to each resident's care plan when necessary and within policy timeframes. Implement staff approaches that address problems, needs or concerns and periodically review. Evaluate the effectiveness of the staff approaches; evaluate changes in the mental and psychosocial assessment. Revise the resident plan of care according to needs. Actively participate in interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings Assess each resident's potential for discharge. Assist the resident and family in discharge and placement planning
- Organize family groups to promote communications, education and support between family members, facility staff and administration, and provide counseling as needed. Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topics
- Attend and participate in orientation, training, in-services education activities and staff meetings
- Understand, comply with, and promote all rules regarding residents' rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors and regulators, to include a professional appearance and attitude. Inform residents and families of their rights and responsibilities. Act as the residents' advocate
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from a school of social work or a bachelor's degree in a human services field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology.
- Currently licensed Social Worker per requirements in state of practice
- Licensed Nurse in the State of Ohio (Preferred)
- Minimum one year supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals required
- Minimum two (2) years social work experience in a health care delivery system preferred
- Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
Who We Are:
- Our Living Centers are held to the highest clinical standards and is staffed by caring, experienced professionals. We strive to hire and retain personnel of ability, character, and dedication by providing good working conditions, training and leadership, and personal growth opportunities.
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