Director of Social Services

Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Full-time
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  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Continuous professional and clinical training
  • Awards and recognition programs
  • Weekly staff appreciation

Accela at Somerton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced Social Services Director to join our team. We are looking for applicants who are highly motivated, energetic, professional and possess clinical knowledge as well as excellent interpersonal skills.

Accela at Somerton is a 220-bed facility offering long-term care and short-term stay. We strive to offer excellence in care through our compassionate and supportive approach, are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care, and show value in our employees by offering opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities of the Director of Social Services :

  • Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of our Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations
  • Welcome all new residents and assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met / maintained on an individual basis
  • Interview residents, or family members, as necessary, to obtain social history in a private setting
  • Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments
  • Develop a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the social problems / needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem / need identified
  • Encourage resident / family to participate in the development and review of his / her care plan
  • Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Administrator as required
  • Assure that social service progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service
  • Refer residents / families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident
  • Review and develop a plan of correction for social service deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the

Qualifications of the Director of Social Services :

  • Valid Social Worker license in the state of PA
  • Possess at least 3 years of experience as a Social Worker
  • Long-term care experience is required
  • Minimum, of one (1) year experience in a human services field in a skilled nursing or in-patient rehabilitative facility
  • The ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator
  • Must be able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively
  • 5 days ago
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