Director of Social Worker Services - Nursing Rehab

Job Description

Job Description

A well run Skilled Nursing Facility is hiring for a Director of Social Work.

Job Duties :

1. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs of the facility.

2. Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.

3. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.

4. Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.

5. Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.

6. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.

7. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.

8. Interview resident / families as necessary and in a private setting.

9. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Administrator as required.

10. Involve the resident / family in planning social service programs when possible.

11. Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.

12. Refer resident / families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.

13. Provide information to resident / families as to Medicare, Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.

14. Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.

16. Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the social service department.

17. Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.

19. Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary.

21. Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other responsible department personnel.

22. Make written and oral reports / recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operation of the social service department.

23. Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.

24. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc.

25. Keep abreast of economic conditions / situations and recommend to the Administrator adjustments in social services that assure the continued ability to provide daily social services.

26. Review and develop a plan of correction for social service deficiencies noted during survey inspections

Company Description

Company is focused on the wellbeing of each employee so that they are satisfied and happy and then can provide the best care possible to our residents.

Company Description

Company is focused on the wellbeing of each employee so that they are satisfied and happy and then can provide the best care possible to our residents.