Social Services Director - Nursing Home in a nursing home environment, directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for the social services department. Responsible for patient assessments, care planning and helping the patients and families adjust to their new surroundings or occupations. Being a Social Services Director - Nursing Home plans and administers social service programs. Supervises the facility's social workers. Additionally, Social Services Director - Nursing Home assists in development of policies regarding participation in facility planning for health and welfare services. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Social Services Director - Nursing Home 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. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Social Services Director - Nursing Home typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION: DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES
REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATOR
RESPONSIBILITY:
Identifies the medically related social and emotional needs of each resident and provides the services to meet each need.
Very competitive salary which is way above Indeed estimated range
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Assists the residents and families with financial needs:
A. Reviews Resident Bill of Rights on admission, with resident, family and/or responsible party.
B. Reviews facility rules and regulations.
C. Obtains signatures on review for filing in medical record.
2. Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences:
B. Records goals and observations accordingly.
3. Participates in Resident Council Meetings.
4. Organizes discharge plan to ensure optimal continuity of care to meet post discharge needs of each resident.
5. Assists each resident to adjust to the effects of their illness or disability, including assisting them in re-direction of interests and activities if necessary.
6. The Manager on Duty will do facility rounds, checking each department and getting reports from the nursing supervisors. Duties will include, but are not limited to, facility tours for prospective admissions, assisting with resolution of resident concerns and overall facility operations
7. Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Administrator.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Days; Monday –Friday. May be required to work Evening shift, Night Shift, Holidays, Weekends as needed.
Required to Participate in Manager on Duty Program.
· Education: MSW preferred but not required
· Work Experience: One year in an LTC facility
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:
· Mobility
· Lifting
· Climbing
· Bending
· Pushing
· Standing/Sitting: Sits to speak with residents
· Reaching
· Hearing
· Speaking: Speaks clearly to be understood
ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:
· Inside/Outside
· Heat/Cold
· Wet/Humidity
· Noise/Vibrations
· Fumes/Odors/Chemical Exposure
· Other Hazards