Social Services Director

Under New Management 

Email resume to PFHR@VanguardHC.com NO CALLS PLEASE

JOB SUMMARY: 

 The primary purpose of the Social Worker position is to provide support to residents and their families in coping with placement in a long-term care facility, under the direction of the Social Services Director and to assure resident safety.

 JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·         Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change of condition and/or annually; create, review and update care plan and progress notes

·         Assist in the admission process, admission contracts, PAE and PASSAR.

·         Provide direct psychosocial intervention

·         Assist resident's family in coping with placement in a skilled nursing facility, physical illness, disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process

·         Coordinate resident visits with outside services - dental, optical, etc.

·         Work with the resident, family and other team members to plan discharge.

·         Participate in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and resident rights, performed by the Social Services Director

·         Attend and document resident counsel meetings

·         Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.

·         Must have knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long-term care environment.

·         Will work cooperatively as a member of a team.

·         Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

 Education

·         Preferred, but not required - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field such as, social services, sociology, psychology, special education, or rehabilitative counseling.

 Experience      

·         Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in social work working directly with residents in a health care setting.

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