Legal Services Director jobs in Manhattan, KS

Legal Services Director oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. Provides legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property or trademark protection, and other business matters. Being a Legal Services Director reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Additionally, Legal Services Director manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Legal Services Director 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. To be a Legal Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Social Services Director
  • Recover-Care
  • Topeka, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary:  

    The Director of Social Services II plans, develops, organizes, evaluates and directs the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, Recover-Care policies and procedures, and standards of care for specialty practice (Reference:  Social Services Job Description Addendum Specialty Practice).  

    The Director of Social Services II is a member of the interdisciplinary and management team of the nursing center and directly supervises two or more members of the Social Services staff in the facility.  The Director of Social Services II is responsible for fostering a climate, policies, and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity.  This climate shall provide patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

    Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

    Leadership

    1.   Develops and maintains a good working rapport with intra-department personnel and meets with administration, medical, and nursing staffs, and other related departments for collaboration and planning.

    Administrative

    1.        Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs a comprehensive Social Services program.  Accountable for Social Services practice, measuring outcomes to interventions, and departmental productivity.

    2.        Recruits, interviews, selects, supervises, and evaluates all Social Services staff.

    3.        Coordinates and implements Social Services Orientation for new center staff.

    4.        Assists in determining departmental staffing and budgetary needs.

    5.        Communicates to the Administrator equipment and supply needs of the Social Services department.

    6.        Reviews departmental policies and procedures as part of the facility’s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with federal and state regulations.

    7.        Participates in Quality Improvement interdisciplinary meetings.

    8.        Ensures all government, organizational, and state specific requirements for Social Services documentation are met by all staff members.  Monitors departmental Point Click Care compliance.

    9.        Provides oral and written reports/recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operation of the Social Services department.

    10.    Prepares Social Services department for annual state survey.

    11.    Serves as active contributor in designated center meetings (Morning Meeting, Utilization Management, Customer at Risk, Care Planning, etc.).

    Advocacy

    1.      Works with Social Services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychosocial well being of all  patients/residents.  Prevents and addresses patient/resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.

    2.      Identifies and monitors community changes and opportunities such as legislation, regulations, and programs that impact nursing home patients/residents.

    3.      Works with patients/residents, families, and significant others to provide support and information for taking a more proactive role in self advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual patients/residents.  

    4.      Responds to issues identified by patients/residents and families to determine satisfaction with services.

    Clinical   

    1.        Assures that a Psychosocial Assessment is completed for each patient/resident that identifies social, emotional, psychological needs and strengths.  Assesses each patient/resident for discharge.

    2.        Completes or ensures that patient, family, and staff interviews are conducted for completion of relevant MDS sections (i.e. cognitive; mood, behavior, patient goal setting) and Care Area Assessments are completed in accordance with regulation.

    3.        Assures and participates in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient/resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the patient/resident, the goals to be achieved for those needs/issues, and the appropriate Social Services interventions.

    4.        Provides therapeutic interventions to assist patients/residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility including the social, emotional, and psychological needs.  Oversees this provision by all Social Services staff.

    5.        Ensures or provides groups for patients/residents and/or family   members/significant others as appropriate to meet their needs.

    6.        Provides support and education to patient/resident and family members/significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate Social Service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services.

    7.        Facilitates patient/resident transfer throughout the center to ensure a seamless transition and patient/resident adjustment.

    8.        Serves as a mentor to Social Services staff and interdisciplinary team members to develop and provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during the patient/resident stay in the facility.

    9.        Serves as a resource and participates as part of the interdisciplinary care team todevelop and provide interventions to resolve behavior or mood problems.

    10.    Serves as a resource to patients/residents, families/significant others, and staff forconflict resolution as needed.

    11.    Develops a system of collaboration with community based providers i.e. behavioralhealth and hospice providers.

    12.    Ensures health care decision making process is implemented and in compliancewith Recover-Care policies and procedures and state regulations.

    Discharge Planning

    1.      Ensures that patient/resident discharge goals are identified at admission and documented accordingly.

    2.      Works with patient/resident, family members/significant others, and interdisciplinary care team through care planning and utilization management throughout the course of the stay to identify strengths and needs to ensure an appropriate discharge plan is formulated.

    3.      As part of interdisciplinary care team, identifies discharge teaching needs.

    4.      Responsible for communicating to center team members the estimated discharge date and updating Point Click Care.

    5.      Makes referrals as needed for post discharge care to appropriate agencies and suppliers.

    6.      Establishes relationships and maintains contact and referral flow with community based agencies/services for discharge planning.

    7.      Initiates and participates in completion of Discharge Transition Plan & Discharge Packet materials and orienting the patient/resident and family around the process.

    8.      May be involved in contacting patients/residents post discharge to ensure successful transition.

    Education

    1.      Educates staff regarding the role of Social Services in the facility and the psychosocial needs of the patients/residents and their families/significant others including the problems of aging and disability.

    2.      Participates in new employee orientation, including but not limited to educating staff regarding residents’ rights and how to recognize and prevent abuse, neglect and mistreatment.  Supports the Nurse Practice Educator in regards to staff education.

    3.      Educates patients/residents and families/significant others regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving and the extent of community, health and social services  that are available to them, including those necessary for effective discharge planning.

    4.      Attends and participates in continuing education and professional development programs.

    5.      May supervise trainees, or staff other than Social Services.

    Specific Educational/Vocational Requirements

     

    1.      Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or human services degree required.

    2.      Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by State of employment to practice in long term care.

    3.      Additional certification such as Geriatric Case Management, Hospice & Palliative Care, Gerontology, Clinical Social Work, Health Care, Nephrology, Mental Health, and/or Substance Abuse preferred.

    4.      3-5 years of supervised Social Service experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals preferred.

    5.      Management/administrative/supervisory experience preferred.

    6.      This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.

    7.      Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.

     

  • 24 Days Ago

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Social Services Director SSD
  • Recover-Care
  • Rossville, KS FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY: The Social Worker is responsible for the counseling of assigned clients as well as their family members. The Social Worker acts as a resource person to other program staff and to the facility...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Director of Registration Services
  • Clay County Medical Center
  • Center, KS FULL_TIME
  • Director of Registration Services in a Critical Access Hospital This is a Full-time position with full-time CCMC benefits. Position is responsible for scheduling staff, identifies issues with workflow...
  • 4 Days Ago

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DIRECTOR OF CASHIERING SERVICES
  • Emporia State University
  • Emporia, KS FULL_TIME
  • Search 1704 - Posted March 7, 2024 Emporia State University’s Business Office is seeking applications for a highly organized, detail-oriented, team player to join us as the Director of Cashiering Serv...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Teen Services Director
  • BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF TOPEKA
  • Topeka, KS OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Teen Center - Topeka, KS Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $52,000.00 - $52,000.00 Salary Travel Percentage: Negligible Job Category: Nonprofit - Soci...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Social Services Director
  • Countryside Health Center Operations, LLC
  • Topeka, KS FULL_TIME
  • Key Job Duties and Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Social Services Director is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance ...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Senior Associate General Counsel
  • Kansas State University
  • Manhattan, KS
  • Senior Associate General Counsel Department: 3670001050 General Counsel Office Job no: 516915 Work type: Staff Full Time...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Title Examiner
  • Tallgrass Title
  • Manhattan, KS
  • Description Our well-established team is looking for a motivated and experienced title agent to join us in achieving our...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Associate General Counsel
  • Kansas State University
  • Manhattan, KS
  • Senior Associate General Counsel Department: 3670001050 General Counsel Office Job no: 516915 Work type: Staff Full Time...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Secretary
  • Clark Platt Chtd
  • Manhattan, KS
  • Job Description Job Description Clark & Platt, Chtd. is seeking a full-time legal assistant/paralegal to join our crimin...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Council Grove, KS
  • Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, a...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regulatory Compliance Specialist
  • Corvia
  • Fort Riley, KS
  • Who We Are Corvias' property management philosophy is simple. We take a holistic, "resident first" approach to housing a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MFLC Counselor: Short Term or As Needed Coverage, Kansas
  • Leidos
  • Manhattan, KS
  • Description Make a difference in the lives of our military Service Members and their families with your expertise in cou...
  • 3/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MFLC Mission Ready Reserve Counselor (as-needed)- Kansas
  • Leidos
  • Manhattan, KS
  • Description Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Military and Family Life Counselor (MF...
  • 2/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Manhattan is a city in northeastern Kansas in the United States at the junction of the Kansas River and Big Blue River. It is the county seat of Riley County, although it extends into Pottawatomie County. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 52,281. The city was founded by settlers from the New England Emigrant Aid Company as a Free-State town in the 1850s, during the Bleeding Kansas era. Nicknamed "The Little Apple" as a play on New York City's "Big Apple", Manhattan is best known as the home of Kansas State University and has a distinct college town atmosphere. Fort Riley, a United...
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Income Estimation for Legal Services Director jobs
$164,890 to $228,166
Manhattan, Kansas area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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