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)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Assist the Social Services Director/Coordinator in identifying and providing for each resident's social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident's full potential.
• Assist in collecting social history data and in the development of a comprehensive discharge plan, including the MOS and Care Plan for new admits, as directed by the Social Services Director.
• Orient and assist new residents in adjusting to the facility. Assist residents and families with adjustment to changes, including room changes.
• Assist families with the engraving and/or marking of resident's personal items.
• Review resident's rights with residents and staff and attend to various personal needs of the residents.
• Assist in facilitating family group meetings.
• Document progress notes , which relate to each resident's care plan when necessary and within policy timeframe.
• Participates in departmental budget planning and supplies monthly report to Administrator.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
Must possess as a minimum, a associate's degree in Social Work or a associate's degree in a human services plus a minimum of two years experience in a supervisory capacity in a long term care; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives. Must possess any certifications/licenses required by state regulations.
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