Social Services Director at Volare Health

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Communication, Documentation, Assessment, Care Planning, Counseling, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Community Education, Budget Management, Record Keeping, Problem Solving, Emotional Support, Family Support, Regulatory Knowledge, Adjustment Facilitation, Crisis Intervention

Industry

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

Description

Social Services Director Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is proud to be rated 5-stars in Quality of Resident Care and is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. We welcome our residents, their families, and our staff with warm hearts. While you make a difference in the daily lives of our residents, we support you with competitive market wages and help guide you along your career path. Summary/Objective: The Social Services Director will be responsible to identify and provide for each resident’s social, emotional, and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for his/her discharge. Responsibilities: * Develop a social history, social assessment and care plan which identifies pertinent problems and needs, realistic goals to be accomplished and the specific action to be taken in resolution of the problems and/or needs upon admission of each new resident. * Actively participate in interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings. Document progress notes which relate to each resident’s care plan when necessary and within policy timeframes. * Assist the resident and resident’s family in discharge and placement planning. Organize family groups to promote communication, education and support between family members, facility staff and administration, and provide counseling as needed. * Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topics. * Actively participate in the pre-admission screening of all potential residents and provide information to residents and families during admission. Orient the resident to the long-term care environment and facilitate adjustment upon placement. * Maintain records, manage budget and supplies. * Meet Company policies and state and federal regulations regarding Social Services. Qualifications: * At least two (2) years’ experience in social work is required. * Must be a Licensed Social Worker. * Health care experience, especially in long term care, is strongly preferred. * Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. (Master's Degree in Social Work, where required). * Basic understanding of computer technology. * Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English. * Must be able to relate favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees and personnel of other community agencies. * Must have knowledge of State and Federal guidelines. * Must have demonstrated skills in communication, documentation, assessment, and social work methods techniques.

Responsibilities

The Social Services Director is responsible for identifying and addressing the social, emotional, and psychological needs of residents. This includes developing care plans, participating in care meetings, and assisting with discharge planning.