Location : Avamere Rehabilitation at Park West
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The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our facility’s Social Services Department to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met and maintained.
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Services Director to join our team at Park West in Seattle. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating social services programs to meet the emotional, social, and psychosocial needs of our residents.
You will work closely with residents, families, and healthcare teams to ensure individualized care plans and support a high quality of life.
Responsibilities :
- Develop assessments and written plans of care to identify the needs of each resident.
- Ensure that all components of the care plan are being followed by reviewing MDS’s and nurses’ notes and attending meetings.
- Effectively communicate information concerning a patient’s condition with other departments and government agencies.
- Participate in the discharge planning, providing information to residents and families of programs available.
- Seek out new methods and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures based on current federal and state regulations.
- Assist in preparing and planning the department’s annual budget, and maintain throughout the year.
- Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human-Services related major (Social Services, Human Science, Psychology, Sociology)
- Preferred 2 5 years’ experience in social services in a Skilled Nursing or similar health care setting.
- Registered with the Academy of Certified Social Workers or a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
- Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
- Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Kaiser and private insurances.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Benefits :
- Tuition assistance
- Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
- Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
- Paid time off / sick leave (rolls over annually)
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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