Highland Care Center of Redlands -
At Highland Care Center of Redlands is currently hiring a full time Director of Social Service for our 80-bed skilled nursing facility to join our team.
POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of the Director of Social Service position is to assist in the planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the social services programs to assure they meet the emotional and social needs of the residents in accordance with current federal, state and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by the Administrator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete all required social services charting, including Minimum Data Set (MDS), psychosocial evaluations, social histories, assessments, quarterlies, updates as needed and Patient Care Plan (PCP) entries to meet federal / state licensing requirements, facility policies and procedures and to accurately reflect Resident needs
Discharging, appointment setting and arranging transportation for residents
Managing, scheduling, mentoring and hiring staff
Adhering to the facilities operational budget
Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
Participating in facility surveys
Compiling and maintaining the social service directory listing
Assisting the QA Committee in appropriate plans of correction if warranted
Keeping updated with news laws and regulations as they pertain to resident care
Following Infection and Control policies and Safety and Sanitation procedures
Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials immediately
Protecting each residents file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards
Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
REQUIREMENTS
Education / Licensure
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology;
and one year supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals required for facility with more than 120 beds.
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Social Service Designee Certification with at least 1 year experience for facilities under 120 beds.
Qualifications / Experience
Minimum of 1 year of experience in social services skilled nursing setting
Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in skilled nursing
Excellent English language usage in writing, speaking and presenting
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Point Click Care a plus
Working Conditions
May encounter frequent interruptions
May be involved with residents, family and government agencies
May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)
May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants
May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruse
Physical Requirements
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet
Ability to read fine print
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